Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Norfolk. The takeoff views from Miami are more visually distinctive and varied than the landing approach. While Norfolk's naval base is impressive, the Biscayne Bay coastal scenery during departure offers more dramatic color contrast and geographic variety.

During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami coastline as the aircraft climbs northward. You'll see the barrier islands, shallow turquoise waters, and the Miami skyline receding below. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier islands, Government Cut shipping channel, Miami downtown skyline.

When landing at Norfolk International (ORF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Norfolk. You'll see the James River, Hampton Roads waterway, and the extensive naval installations at Naval Station Norfolk—the world's largest naval base—as well as the Elizabeth River. Notable sights include: James River, Hampton Roads, Naval Station Norfolk, Elizabeth River.

The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Norfolk International (ORF) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path travels north-northeast up the Atlantic coast. Notable features visible include the Florida-Georgia border region, the Savannah River estuary, and the South Carolina Lowcountry marshlands and barrier islands. The Outer Banks of North Carolina appear as thin sandy islands along the coast in the latter portion of the flight. The flight generally stays within 50-80 miles of the Atlantic coastline, making coastal features visible throughout most of the journey.