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SEA → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an incredible cross-country visual journey, featuring the volcanic peaks of the Cascades, the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, and a dramatic final approach over the Everglades and Miami skyline.
Mount St. Helens
Detailed view of the famous horseshoe crater shortly after leaving the Seattle area.
Central Rockies
Sweeping views of the Colorado peaks and high-desert plateaus.
Gulf of Mexico
Crossing the coastline into Florida reveals beautiful turquoise waters and barrier islands.
The Everglades
Vast, prehistoric wetlands and sawgrass marshes stretching to the horizon.
Miami Skyscrapers
Stunning views of the Brickell and Downtown Miami skyline on the final approach.
This side is ideal for sunset viewing on afternoon flights, as the sun will set over the Gulf of Mexico. During winter months, the snow-capped Rockies are particularly vivid under the midday sun. Watch for the stark transition from the wild Everglades to the dense Miami suburbs.
Mount Rainier
Massive glaciated peak visible almost immediately after takeoff if departing south.
Bighorn National Forest
Rugged northern canyons and high-altitude plateaus of Wyoming.
Mississippi River
The winding 'Mighty Mississippi' provides a clear geographic marker in the mid-flight.
Lake Okeechobee
Florida's largest freshwater lake appears as a massive dark circle during the descent.
Fort Lauderdale Coastline
Dense urban development and Atlantic beaches visible on the approach into MIA.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to prevent the wing from blocking the initial view of Mount Rainier. For morning flights, this side will be in the shade for most of the journey, reducing glare on your windows for better photography.
Distance: 4,379 km (2,721 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 9 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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