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BDL β MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for viewing the dense urban corridors of the Northeast, including the Manhattan skyline and Philadelphia, followed by a transition into the rolling Piedmont and Florida's unique lake-filled interior.
Manhattan Skyline
A breathtaking view of the New York City skyscrapers shortly after departure if the flight path follows the typical inland corridor.
Philadelphia
The dense urban center of Philly and the convergence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers.
Capital Region
Distant views of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and the northern reaches of the Chesapeake Bay.
Carolina Piedmont
The rolling green hills and dense forests that characterize the inland regions of Virginia and the Carolinas.
Central Florida Lakes
The approach into Orlando reveals thousands of circular, sapphire-colored lakes scattered across the flat Florida landscape.
For the best experience, choose the right side on late afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light hitting the urban centers of the Northeast. During the descent into Orlando, look for the 'Disney bubble'βon a clear day, you can often spot the Epcot ball or the Tower of Terror in the distance.
Long Island Sound
Clear views of the Connecticut shoreline and the expansive waters separating the mainland from Long Island.
The Outer Banks
The distinctive, thin ribbon of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast, visible as the flight tracks south.
Charleston Harbor
The historic South Carolina port and the prominent Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge spanning the Cooper River.
Lowcountry Marshes
Intricate networks of tidal creeks and salt marshes characteristic of the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines.
Florida Space Coast
Potential views of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral as the aircraft begins its turn inland toward Orlando.
The left side is premier for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep a lookout for the transition from the deep blue ocean to the turquoise waters of the Florida shelf. During the winter, this side may offer views of the 'sea smoke' or fog along the coastline.
Distance: 1,692 km (1,051 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: BDL (41.9388999939, -72.68319702149999)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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