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YYZ → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the most iconic views of the Eastern Seaboard and the dramatic turquoise waters of Miami Beach during the final approach.
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Finger Lakes
Visible shortly after crossing into the US, these glacial lakes in New York offer stunning linear patterns.
Chesapeake Bay
Extensive views of the massive estuary, including the Delmarva Peninsula and coastal bridges.
Outer Banks
A distant but clear view of the thin barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina.
Cape Canaveral
As you enter Florida airspace, look for the Kennedy Space Center launch pads and the Banana River.
Miami Beach
The most famous view on this route, featuring the pastel high-rises and neon blue water of South Beach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also the primary choice for the scenic 'Bridge Visual' approach into Miami, which tracks along the shoreline for miles.
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Toronto Skyline
Immediate views of the CN Tower and the downtown core if departing from runways 23 or 24R.
Niagara Falls
One of the best aerial views of the Horseshoe and American Falls shortly after takeoff.
Appalachian Mountains
Long stretches of forested ridgelines through Pennsylvania and the Virginias.
Lake Okeechobee
The 'Big O' is easily spotted as a massive circular inland sea in South Florida.
The Everglades
Expansive views of the river of grass and unique wetland patterns during the descent.
The right side is preferred for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is the better side for photography of the Niagara region within the first 15 minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in MiamiDistance: 1,990 km (1,237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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