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STL → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Atlantic coastline and the iconic Miami Beach shoreline during the final approach into MIA.
Gateway Arch
Catch a glimpse of the iconic St. Louis landmark shortly after departure if the aircraft takes off toward the east.
Tennessee River
Aerial views of the winding river and Kentucky Lake as the flight path heads southeast across the mid-south.
Appalachian Ridges
The rolling green terrain of the southern Appalachian foothills through eastern Tennessee and Georgia.
Florida Atlantic Coast
Stunning views of the coastline starting around the Space Coast down to Fort Lauderdale.
Miami Beach
Spectacular views of the turquoise Atlantic waters and the high-rise skyline of South Beach on final approach.
Book an early morning flight on the left side to avoid direct sunlight while seeing the sunrise over the Atlantic. Since MIA often uses a westward landing pattern, the left side typically offers the best views of the ocean and urban beaches just before touchdown.
Mississippi River
Follow the massive curves and agricultural patterns of the river valley separating Missouri and Illinois during climb out.
Atlanta Metro
Look for the sprawling urban expanse and dense forest canopy of Georgia's capital city to the west.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive circular 'Inland Sea' of Florida is a prominent and unmistakable landmark from cruising altitude.
The Everglades
Observe the unique 'River of Grass' and vast wetlands of Southern Florida as you descend into the Miami area.
Miami Skyline
Excellent views of downtown Miami's skyscrapers and the suburban sprawl during the final turn toward the airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Florida Everglades. This side also provides a great perspective of Lake Okeechobee, which is one of the most recognizable geographic features in the United States from the air.
Distance: 1,722 km (1,070 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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