EZE to MIA: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Miami (MIA) is a 7,119 km (4,424 mi), roughly 8h 53m northbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime EZE to MIA departures the sun favors the left side — sit on the right (a window on the right) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Right | Left | Left |
| June solstice | Right | Left | Night |
| September equinox | Right | Left | Left |
| December solstice | Both | Left | Left |
What you’ll see on this flight
Views are spread out enough that they do not pick a side. Follow the shade advice instead.
This route is not a clear win for either side. Choose the right seat for shade, or sit left if you want the stronger run of views.
Takeoff
After takeoff from EZE, depending on the runway in use, La Plata sits off your right side during the climb.
En route
- 29m in← LeftParaná
About half an hour in, Paraná appears on your left.
- 5h 50m in← LeftBogotá
About 6 hours in, Bogotá sits out on your left.
- 6h 40m in← LeftCartagena
Around 6 hours 40 minutes in, Cartagena is left of the aircraft.
- 7h 43m inRight →Kingston
About 7 hours 40 minutes in, Kingston and Blue Mountain Peak stay on your right.
- 8h 12m inRight →Camagüey
A little over 8 hours in, Camagüey is on your right before the route bends toward the Florida approach.
Landing
On descent into MIA, depending on the runway in use, Everglades National Park and then Biscayne National Park are on your left, with Biscayne passing almost under you. Hialeah comes in close on the right near landing.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from EZE to MIA?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the left side of the aircraft, so the right side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose the highest window letter (F on narrowbodies, K on many widebodies).
Which side has the sunset views on EZE to MIA flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the left side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from EZE to MIA?
The great-circle distance is 7,119 km (4,424 mi), which works out to roughly 8h 53m in the air on this northbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side should I sit on for EZE to MIA?
The views are mixed, so they do not decide this one. Pick the right side for shade.
What will I see on the way into Miami?
Near landing, Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park are on the left. Biscayne passes almost under the plane, and Hialeah is close on the right.