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YULMIA

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the Atlantic coastline and the major urban centers of the Eastern Seaboard, including the iconic Manhattan skyline.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Saint Lawrence River

Aerial views of the wide river and the bridges connecting Montreal to the South Shore upon departure.

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New York City Skyline

On a clear day, the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty are visible from the coastal flight path.

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Outer Banks

The fragile, beautiful barrier islands of North Carolina stretching into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Florida Coastline

The transition from deep blue to turquoise water along the beaches of West Palm and Fort Lauderdale.

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Miami South Beach

The iconic Art Deco district and white sand beaches are usually visible during the final descent into MIA.

Book a window on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Look out about 45-60 minutes after takeoff for the NYC metropolitan area. During the final approach into Miami, the left side typically offers the most classic views of the Atlantic surf and coastal high-rises.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Adirondack Mountains

The rolling green peaks and dense forests of Upstate New York shortly after takeoff.

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Appalachian Ridge

Long, parallel mountain ridges that define the interior of Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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Lake Okeechobee

Florida's 'Inland Sea' is a massive, unmistakable circular feature visible as you enter South Florida.

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The Everglades

The vast, shimmering wetlands of Southern Florida's 'River of Grass' during the landing phase.

The right side is best for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Appalachian range. It provides a more terrestrial view of the US interior and is the best side for viewing the immense scale of Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades as you approach Miami from the north or west.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,265 km (1,407 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 1 min

Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)

Route Type: International

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