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HPNMCO

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a premier view of the Atlantic coastline, the stunning barrier islands of the Outer Banks, and a high probability of seeing the Kennedy Space Center during the descent into Florida.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Long Island Sound

Immediate views of the Connecticut and New York shorelines and the narrow neck of Long Island upon departure.

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The Jersey Shore

Bird's-eye view of the coastal barrier islands, boardwalks, and the prominent Atlantic City skyline.

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The Outer Banks

A spectacular look at the thin, sandy curve of North Carolina's barrier islands extending into the deep blue Atlantic.

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Charleston Harbor

Visuals of the Cooper River, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and the historic Fort Sumter area.

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Kennedy Space Center

Massive launch pads and the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building are often visible as you cross the Florida coastline.

Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Atlantic. This side is superior for coastal photography. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes peeled for the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the NASA facilities.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Manhattan Skyline

A distant but distinct silhouette of the New York City skyscrapers shortly after departing White Plains.

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Mid-Atlantic Corridor

The dense urban sprawl and glowing lights of the Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC metro areas to the west.

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Intracoastal Waterway

Observation of the winding rivers and inland canal systems that snake through the Carolinas and Georgia.

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Florida Lake Region

Hundreds of circular, crystal-clear lakes characteristic of Central Florida as the plane begins its final approach.

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Orlando Theme Parks

On specific landing patterns, you may spot the sprawl of Disney World or Universal Studios from a distance.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while still getting views of the inland landscape. If landing at MCO from the north, you have a better chance of spotting the Orlando Eye ferris wheel and the sprawl of the tourist district on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,566 km (973 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min

Departure: HPN (41.06700134277344, -73.70760345458984)

Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Route Type: Domestic

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