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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer scenic views, the Right Side is generally preferred for its direct views of the Nashville skyline, the massive infrastructure of the Atlanta airport, and the iconic theme park views upon landing at MCO.

Right Side Highlights
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Nashville Skyline

View of the Cumberland River and the distinct 'Batman Building' in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

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Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

A top-down view of one of the world's busiest airports and its five massive parallel runways.

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Florida Lake District

The transition into Florida is marked by thousands of small sinkhole lakes and lush wetlands.

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Disney World & Universal

As the plane descends into MCO, look for the iconic structures of Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Universal Studios.

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Orlando Resorts

Vibrant green golf courses and sprawling resort pool complexes characteristic of the Central Florida landscape.

The right side is the 'money side' for theme park enthusiasts. About 10 to 15 minutes before landing, keep your eyes peeled for Epcot's Spaceship Earth (the silver sphere) and the Tower of Terror. During the afternoon, this side may experience more sun glare, so bring sunglasses or a polarizing filter for photos.

Left Side Highlights
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Midwest Patchwork

Aerial view of the geometric agricultural grid of Central Illinois and Indiana shortly after takeoff.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Distant but visible silhouettes of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian ranges to the east during mid-flight.

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Lake Lanier

The sprawling blue waters of the major reservoir in Northern Georgia, a key landmark before the Atlanta corridor.

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Stone Mountain

The massive granite monadnock located just east of Atlanta is a distinct geographic feature visible from altitude.

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The Space Coast

On a clear day during the descent, look toward the horizon for a distant view of Cape Canaveral and the Atlantic.

The left side is ideal for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the horizon without direct glare. It also offers the best chance to spot Stone Mountain while passing through Georgia. If the flight path takes a wide eastern approach into MCO, you may get a glimpse of the Atlantic coast beaches.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,509 km (938 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min

Departure: BMI (40.47710037, -88.91590118)

Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Route Type: Domestic

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