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ILG → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from New Castle Airport (Wilmington) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers premium views of the Eastern Seaboard's coastline, the Chesapeake Bay, and the historic Kennedy Space Center as you descend into Central Florida.
Chesapeake Bay
Vast water views and coastal wetlands of the Delmarva region and the bridge-tunnel system.
Outer Banks
Views of the thin barrier islands along the North Carolina coast if the flight path is slightly offshore.
Charleston Coast
The historic harbor and winding river inlets of South Carolina from high altitude.
Coastal Inlets
The maze of waterways and salt marshes near Savannah and Brunswick.
Space Coast
Glimpses of Cape Canaveral and the iconic NASA launch facilities during the southern descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for views of the Cape Canaveral launch pads. During winter months, clear skies often provide crisp views of the coastline from higher altitudes.
Virginia Forests
Expansive stretches of deep greenery and the Fall Line transition through the South.
Carolina Farmland
Geometric patterns of agricultural fields and rural communities across the southern states.
Urban Jacksonville
The St. Johns River and the skyline of northern Florida's largest city.
Central Florida Lakes
The high density of freshwater lakes appearing as blue glass on the descent into Orlando.
Orlando Theme Parks
Distant views of the major resort areas and park landmarks if approaching from the north.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the ocean. This side offers better views of the massive inland lake systems and suburban development during the final approach into MCO. Look for the distinctive white architecture of the Orlando skyline on the horizon.
Distance: 1,356 km (843 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: ILG (39.67869949, -75.60649872)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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