Which side to sit on from Philadelphia to Miami?
Sit on the left side flying Philadelphia (PHL) to Miami (MIA). It has the better view on 7 of 11 daily flights, with Miami Beach, Philadelphia and Navy Yard.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 3 of 6 flights | Gulfstream Park, Chesapeake Bay, Port Everglades |
| Afternoon | Left | 3 of 3 flights | Miami Beach, Philadelphia, PortMiami |
| Evening | Right | 1 of 2 flights | Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades |
What you'll see
- Philadelphia on the left, 0 min after takeoff
- Navy Yard on the left, 1 min after takeoff
- Chesapeake on the right, 21 min after takeoff
- Virginia Beach on the left, 28 min after takeoff
- Cape Fear on the right, 55 min after takeoff
- Port Everglades on the right, 122 min after takeoff
- Ft. Lauderdale on the right, 122 min after takeoff
- FLL on the right, 122 min after takeoff
- Gulfstream on the right, 123 min after takeoff
- Miami Beach on the left, 125 min after takeoff
- PortMiami on the left, 125 min after takeoff
- Everglades on the right, 131 min after takeoff
Based on 11 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Philadelphia to Miami?
The right. This flight heads south, so the western sky is on the right. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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