The left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise at 35,000 feet the route tracks up the Eastern Seaboard, and the left side keeps you oriented toward the coast and inland features including the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Virginia coastline, while the right side faces the open Atlantic for much of the flight.
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Flight Path
Miami to Baltimore is 948 miles (1,526 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight tracks north-northeast along the Eastern Seaboard. Key features along the route include the Florida Everglades briefly visible after departure, the Georgia and South Carolina coastal plain, Cape Fear and the North Carolina coast, the Outer Banks barrier islands, the Hampton Roads area where the James and Elizabeth Rivers meet Chesapeake Bay, and the broad Chesapeake Bay itself on descent into BWI.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MIA
LEFTMIA typically departs northeast on runway 09/12, meaning the left side faces north toward downtown Miami, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami Beach barrier islands. You get a clear look at the city grid, the Port of Miami, and the causeway network connecting the mainland to Miami Beach.
Landing at BWI
LEFTBWI typically lands from the south or southeast on runway 28/33, putting the left side facing south toward the Chesapeake Bay, the Patapsco River, and the Baltimore Inner Harbor as you descend. The approach over the bay gives a prolonged view of the water and the city waterfront.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Miami International (MIA) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Baltimore. The left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise at 35,000 feet the route tracks up the Eastern Seaboard, and the left side keeps you oriented toward the coast and inland features including the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Virginia coastline, while the right side faces the open Atlantic for much of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Miami International in Miami?
During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. MIA typically departs northeast on runway 09/12, meaning the left side faces north toward downtown Miami, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami Beach barrier islands. You get a clear look at the city grid, the Port of Miami, and the causeway network connecting the mainland to Miami Beach. Notable sights include: Downtown Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier island, Port of Miami.
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BWI typically lands from the south or southeast on runway 28/33, putting the left side facing south toward the Chesapeake Bay, the Patapsco River, and the Baltimore Inner Harbor as you descend. The approach over the bay gives a prolonged view of the water and the city waterfront. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Annapolis peninsula.
How long is the flight from Miami to Baltimore?
The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 948 miles (1,526 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Miami to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northeast along the Eastern Seaboard. Key features along the route include the Florida Everglades briefly visible after departure, the Georgia and South Carolina coastal plain, Cape Fear and the North Carolina coast, the Outer Banks barrier islands, the Hampton Roads area where the James and Elizabeth Rivers meet Chesapeake Bay, and the broad Chesapeake Bay itself on descent into BWI.