The right side wins overall. While the left seat has the better Montevideo departure view, the right side captures the Amazon basin river systems over Brazil, the Caribbean island chains as you cross into the northern Caribbean, and the spectacular Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay arrival. The landing view alone tips the balance.
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Flight Path
Montevideo to Miami is 4,480 miles (7,210 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
The route typically tracks north over Uruguay and southern Brazil, crossing the Brazilian highlands and then the vast Amazon basin where large river tributaries are visible as silver ribbons through green canopy. The flight then crosses Venezuela or the Guianas, enters the Caribbean over Trinidad or the Lesser Antilles chain, passes Cuba or the Bahamas, and descends over the Florida Straits into Miami. The Bahamas shallow banks appear as vivid turquoise patches contrasting with deep Atlantic blue in the final hour.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MVD
LEFTCarrasco typically departs on runway 19 heading south, then turns north. A left seat gives you the Río de la Plata estuary and the Montevideo city skyline including the Cerro de Montevideo hill. The broad brown-grey waters of the Plata are unmistakable and stretch to the horizon.
Landing at MIA
RIGHTMIA typically lands on runway 09 heading east or runway 27 heading west. On the common eastward approach over Miami Beach, the right side gives you Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the downtown Miami skyline. On a westward approach, right still captures the Everglades and Florida Bay.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Carrasco International (MVD) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montevideo to Miami. The right side wins overall. While the left seat has the better Montevideo departure view, the right side captures the Amazon basin river systems over Brazil, the Caribbean island chains as you cross into the northern Caribbean, and the spectacular Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay arrival. The landing view alone tips the balance.
What can I see during takeoff from Carrasco International in Montevideo?
During takeoff from Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Carrasco typically departs on runway 19 heading south, then turns north. A left seat gives you the Río de la Plata estuary and the Montevideo city skyline including the Cerro de Montevideo hill. The broad brown-grey waters of the Plata are unmistakable and stretch to the horizon. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Cerro de Montevideo (139m hill with fortress), Montevideo port and Old City peninsula, Rambla coastal boulevard.
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 lands on runway 09 heading east or runway 27 heading west. On the common eastward approach over Miami Beach, the right side gives you Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier island, and the downtown Miami skyline. On a westward approach, right still captures the Everglades and Florida Bay. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier island, Downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami on Dodge Island.
How long is the flight from Montevideo to Miami?
The flight from Carrasco International (MVD) to Miami International (MIA) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,480 miles (7,210 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montevideo to Miami flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks north over Uruguay and southern Brazil, crossing the Brazilian highlands and then the vast Amazon basin where large river tributaries are visible as silver ribbons through green canopy. The flight then crosses Venezuela or the Guianas, enters the Caribbean over Trinidad or the Lesser Antilles chain, passes Cuba or the Bahamas, and descends over the Florida Straits into Miami. The Bahamas shallow banks appear as vivid turquoise patches contrasting with deep Atlantic blue in the final hour.