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HOU → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Gulf of Mexico's coastline, featuring the dramatic Mississippi River Delta and the famous white-sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle.
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Galveston Bay
Views of the Houston Ship Channel and the barrier islands leading into the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi River Delta
The spectacular 'bird-foot' delta where the Mississippi River meets the sea in a maze of marshes.
The Emerald Coast
Brilliant turquoise waters and stark white sand beaches of Destin and Panama City Beach.
St. George Island
The long, thin barrier island protecting Apalachicola Bay, known for its pristine natural beauty.
Orlando Theme Parks
On southern approaches, look for Epcot's Spaceship Earth and the distinct landscape of Walt Disney World.
This is the 'scenic side' for coastal lovers. For the best photos of the turquoise Florida water, a midday flight is ideal when the sun is high. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the Mississippi Delta.
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Houston Skyline
Aerial views of Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center shortly after departure from HOU.
Lake Pontchartrain
The world's longest continuous bridge over water, the Causeway, is visible north of New Orleans.
Mobile Bay
Views of the northern industrial port of Mobile and the winding delta of the Mobile River.
Apachicola National Forest
Vast stretches of deep green pine forests and wetlands in the Florida Panhandle.
Lake Apopka
One of Florida's largest lakes, signaling the final approach into the Orlando metro area.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look for the distinct grid pattern of the Louisiana wetlands and the massive span of the Pontchartrain Causeway.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,364 km (848 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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