The right side wins overall thanks to the striking Miami coastline and skyline view during takeoff, which outweighs the modest Atlanta skyline glimpse on landing since most of the flight is over flat, featureless terrain.
Flight Path
Flat agricultural land and pine forests of central Georgia, with the Ocmulgee River visible below near cruise altitude
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MIA
RIGHTDeparting MIA to the north, the right side faces east toward Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, and the Atlantic coastline, giving a brief but vivid urban-coastal view during the initial climb. The left side only shows the flat, monotonous Everglades sawgrass.
Landing at ATL
LEFTOn approach into ATL from the south, the left side offers glimpses of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the wooded Piedmont terrain as the aircraft banks toward final, while the right side shows only flat suburban sprawl.
Landmarks on this routeAll landmarks →
Will your flight be in sunlight?
See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Miami International (MIA) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Atlanta. The right side wins overall thanks to the striking Miami coastline and skyline view during takeoff, which outweighs the modest Atlanta skyline glimpse on landing since most of the flight is over flat, featureless terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Miami International in Miami?
During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MIA to the north, the right side faces east toward Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, and the Atlantic coastline, giving a brief but vivid urban-coastal view during the initial climb. The left side only shows the flat, monotonous Everglades sawgrass. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier island, downtown Miami skyline, Atlantic coastline.
What can I see when landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into ATL from the south, the left side offers glimpses of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the wooded Piedmont terrain as the aircraft banks toward final, while the right side shows only flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Chattahoochee River, wooded Piedmont hills.
How long is the flight from Miami to Atlanta?
The flight from Miami International (MIA) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes 1h 45m.
What does the Miami to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural land and pine forests of central Georgia, with the Ocmulgee River visible below near cruise altitude