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UIO → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Panama Canal crossing and the lush landscapes of the Pacific coast of Colombia, followed by the unique topography of Western Cuba and the Florida Everglades.
Pichincha Volcano
Visible immediately after takeoff from Quito, providing a close-up look at the active stratovolcano overlooking the city.
Panama Canal
A highlight of the flight, offering a bird's-eye view of ships transiting the Gatun Lake and the Culebra Cut.
Chocó Rainforest
The dense, hyper-diverse jungles of western Colombia where the Andes meet the Pacific lowlands.
Western Cuba
Aerial views of the Pinar del Río province, famous for its unique limestone karst mogotes and tobacco fields.
The Everglades
As you descend into Miami, look for the vast, golden-green wetlands and sawgrass prairies of South Florida.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Panama Canal mid-flight. For morning flights, this side is also shaded, reducing glare for photography. Keep your camera ready about 90 to 120 minutes into the flight for the Central American crossing.
Cayambe Volcano
The third highest peak in Ecuador and the only point on the Equator with snow cover, visible shortly after departure.
Medellín Valley
Depending on the specific airway, you may see the sprawling Aburrá Valley where Medellín is nestled among the mountains.
Caribbean Blue
Stunning transitions from deep indigo to bright turquoise as the flight passes near the San Andrés archipelago.
Florida Keys
On the final approach from the south, you can see the string of islands and the Overseas Highway stretching across the water.
Miami Skyline
Unmatched views of Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Port of Miami if the plane approaches from the east over the Atlantic.
The right side is ideal for sunrise views over the Atlantic if you are on an early morning flight. During the descent, if the wind is blowing from the east, the plane often circles over the ocean, providing a spectacular view of South Beach and the city skyline.
Distance: 2,890 km (1,796 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 51 min
Departure: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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