About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Orleans to Miami. While the left side wins at takeoff for the Lake Pontchartrain and New Orleans views, the right side captures the spectacular Miami coastal approach with Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach, which is one of the most visually striking urban coastal approaches in the US. During the cruise phase heading east-southeast, the right side also tracks closer to the Gulf Coast shoreline over southern Florida.
What can I see during takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International in New Orleans?
During takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSY primarily uses runways 10/28. Departing eastbound on runway 10, the left (north) side gives you a clear view back over the city of New Orleans, Lake Pontchartrain, and the distinctive causeway bridge. The right side faces south toward the marshes and Gulf of Mexico. Notable sights include: Lake Pontchartrain and its 24-mile causeway, downtown New Orleans skyline, Mississippi River bends through the city, Lake Borgne to the east.
What can I see when landing at Miami International in Miami?
When landing at Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. MIA typically uses runways 08/26 or 09/27. On approach from the west heading eastbound, the right (south) side gives you views over Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier island, and the Atlantic Ocean. The left side faces north over the inland suburbs. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach and South Beach barrier island, Port of Miami on Dodge Island, the Florida Keys chain extending to the southwest.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Miami?
The flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Miami International (MIA) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the New Orleans to Miami flight path pass over?
The flight tracks east-southeast over the Mississippi River delta and coastal Louisiana marshes, then crosses the Gulf of Mexico briefly before making landfall over the Florida Panhandle or peninsula depending on routing. Over central Florida, the flat terrain shows the Everglades wetlands to the south, Lake Okeechobee (one of the largest freshwater lakes in the US at roughly 730 square miles), and the suburban sprawl of the Miami metro as you descend.