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BWI → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular perspective of the U.S. East Coast, including the Chesapeake Bay, the Outer Banks, and the prominent space infrastructure near Cape Canaveral during the approach into Orlando.
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Chesapeake Bay
Vast aerial views of the bay's intricate shoreline and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel shortly after takeoff.
Outer Banks
The iconic thin strip of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, separating the sound from the Atlantic.
Charleston Coastline
A clear view of the historic South Carolina harbor and the surrounding Sea Islands.
Kennedy Space Center
As the flight nears Florida, look for the Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads at Cape Canaveral.
Daytona Beach
The long, straight coastline of East Florida with the Atlantic's surf breaking against the sand.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is consistently better for spotting the transition from coastal wetlands to the open sea. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to catch the NASA launch facilities.
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Potomac River
Views of the river separating Maryland and Virginia, often with D.C. landmarks visible in the distance.
Richmond, VA
The capital of Virginia and the winding James River as the flight tracks south-southwest.
Southern Pine Forests
Expansive views of the dense pine forests and swamps throughout the Carolinas and Georgia.
St. Johns River
The unique north-flowing river that dominates the landscape of Northeast Florida.
Orlando Lake Region
The final descent offers views of Florida's famous pockmarked landscape of thousands of small lakes and golf courses.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun reflecting off the ocean. While less coastal, it provides better views of the urban centers in Virginia and the unique geography of the St. Johns River. It is often the shaded side for most of the southbound journey.
Book Hotels in OrlandoDistance: 1,269 km (789 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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