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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Gateway Arch

Catch a glimpse of the iconic St. Louis landmark shortly after departure if the aircraft takes off toward the east.

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Tennessee River

Aerial views of the winding river and Kentucky Lake as the flight path heads southeast across the mid-south.

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Appalachian Ridges

The rolling green terrain of the southern Appalachian foothills through eastern Tennessee and Georgia.

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Florida Atlantic Coast

Stunning views of the coastline starting around the Space Coast down to Fort Lauderdale.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Mississippi River

Follow the massive curves and agricultural patterns of the river valley separating Missouri and Illinois during climb out.

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Atlanta Metro

Look for the sprawling urban expanse and dense forest canopy of Georgia's capital city to the west.

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Lake Okeechobee

The massive circular 'Inland Sea' of Florida is a prominent and unmistakable landmark from cruising altitude.

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The Everglades

Observe the unique 'River of Grass' and vast wetlands of Southern Florida as you descend into the Miami area.

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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.

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Route Information

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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