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JFK → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of coastal views, from the Manhattan skyline on departure to the barrier islands of the Carolinas and the NASA launch pads at Cape Canaveral.
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Manhattan Skyline
Aerial view of New York City's skyscrapers and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge shortly after takeoff.
The Outer Banks
The unique, thin ribbon of sand dunes and barrier islands stretching along the North Carolina coast.
Myrtle Beach
The sparkling Grand Strand of South Carolina, visible as the plane tracks the shoreline.
Kennedy Space Center
Look for the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads at Cape Canaveral during the Florida descent.
Sunrise over the Atlantic
On early morning flights, the sun rises directly over the ocean, illuminating the coastline.
Book an early morning flight to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic. If departing from JFK via the 'SKY' or 'WAVEY' procedures, the left side often gets a sweeping view of the NYC harbor. Watch for the distinctive shape of Cape Hatteras in the middle of the flight.
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Statue of Liberty
A distant but clear view of the monument and Ellis Island depending on the takeoff runway.
Atlantic City
The boardwalk and high-rise casinos of New Jersey's coastal gaming hub.
Southern Pine Forests
The vast, lush greenery of the Georgia and North Carolina inland coastal plains.
Florida Lake District
Hundreds of circular lakes and wetlands characteristic of the central Florida landscape.
Orlando Theme Parks
Depending on the approach pattern, you may spot Epcot's Spaceship Earth or the Universal Studios area.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The right side is superior for viewing the interior 'Land of 1,000 Lakes' as you descend into MCO. Look for the Philadelphia and D.C. urban corridors in the distance during the first 30 minutes of flight.
Book Hotels in OrlandoDistance: 1,521 km (945 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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