Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Miami. The left side wins overall because the Miami approach delivers one of the most visually spectacular arrivals in North America — Biscayne Bay, South Beach, and the downtown skyline all at once. The Heathrow departure on the right is excellent but the left side still catches much of London during the climb and turn, and the left side also tracks the southern coast of Ireland and Newfoundland's coastline during the transatlantic crossing.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow departures on the westbound runway 27L/27R head west, and a right-side seat gives you a clear view south over central London as the aircraft climbs and turns. You'll pick up the Thames snaking through the city, the dense urban grid of West London, and on a clear day the Surrey Hills beyond. Notable sights include: River Thames through central London, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the west, the Surrey Hills escarpment to the south, Wembley Stadium arch visible to the north-northeast.

When landing at Miami International (MIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Miami International sits just west of downtown Miami, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 08L/08R or 09. A left-side seat faces north and gives you the best view of the Miami Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, and the downtown skyline as you descend over the water. Notable sights include: Miami Beach and South Beach barrier island, Biscayne Bay, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami with cruise ships.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Miami International (MIA) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The route tracks northwest from London over Ireland's west coast, then crosses the North Atlantic along a great circle arc passing south of Greenland and over Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Mid-ocean there is nothing but open Atlantic. As the flight descends toward Florida, the Bahamas archipelago becomes visible — shallow turquoise banks and dark channels are clearly distinguishable from altitude, and the abrupt color change from deep Atlantic blue to the pale Bahamian shelf is one of the most striking aerial sights on any transatlantic route.