While the right side wins at takeoff for Miami's coastal scenery, the left side delivers the more dramatic and sustained views during the approach into Knoxville over the Appalachians. Mid-flight, the left side also tracks closer to the Georgia and Tennessee mountain terrain as the route curves northwest. The Smoky Mountains approach alone makes left the overall winner.
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Flight Path
Miami to Knoxville is 726 miles (1,168 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
The flight crosses central Florida's flat interior and lake district, then moves over southern Georgia's pine flatlands and agricultural terrain. As the route enters northern Georgia and Tennessee, the Appalachian foothills begin rising, transitioning into the Blue Ridge and then the Ridge and Valley province of Tennessee. The Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness are visible below before the Tennessee state line.
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Takeoff from MIA
RIGHTMIA typically departs northwest on runway 30 or north on runway 12/30 complex. A right-side seat gives you views over Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Atlantic Ocean as the aircraft banks northward. You also get a clear look back at downtown Miami's skyline.
Landing at TYS
LEFTTYS typically lands on runway 23L/23R approaching from the northeast, meaning the aircraft tracks southwest over the Great Smoky Mountains and Ridge and Valley terrain. Left-side seats face southeast toward the main Smoky Mountains massif and the Tennessee Valley, giving the best views of the rugged Appalachian ridgelines and the city of Knoxville in the valley below.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Miami International (MIA) to Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Knoxville. While the right side wins at takeoff for Miami's coastal scenery, the left side delivers the more dramatic and sustained views during the approach into Knoxville over the Appalachians. Mid-flight, the left side also tracks closer to the Georgia and Tennessee mountain terrain as the route curves northwest. The Smoky Mountains approach alone makes left the overall winner.
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. MIA typically departs northwest on runway 30 or north on runway 12/30 complex. A right-side seat gives you views over Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the Atlantic Ocean as the aircraft banks northward. You also get a clear look back at downtown Miami's skyline. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach and barrier islands, downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami.
What can I see when landing at Mc Ghee Tyson in Knoxville?
When landing at Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS), sit on the Left side for the best views. TYS typically lands on runway 23L/23R approaching from the northeast, meaning the aircraft tracks southwest over the Great Smoky Mountains and Ridge and Valley terrain. Left-side seats face southeast toward the main Smoky Mountains massif and the Tennessee Valley, giving the best views of the rugged Appalachian ridgelines and the city of Knoxville in the valley below. Notable sights include: Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake), Knoxville urban area, Appalachian Ridge and Valley terrain.
How long is the flight from Miami to Knoxville?
The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 726 miles (1,168 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Miami to Knoxville flight path pass over?
The flight crosses central Florida's flat interior and lake district, then moves over southern Georgia's pine flatlands and agricultural terrain. As the route enters northern Georgia and Tennessee, the Appalachian foothills begin rising, transitioning into the Blue Ridge and then the Ridge and Valley province of Tennessee. The Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness are visible below before the Tennessee state line.