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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Eastern Seaboard's urban centers, particularly the New York City skyline and the Hudson River, which are often the highlights of this northbound corridor.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Florida Lake Region

Aerial views of the countless lakes and wetlands surrounding the Orlando area immediately after takeoff.

🔔

Philadelphia Skyline

Clear views of Center City Philadelphia and the winding Schuylkill River as you cruise through the Mid-Atlantic.

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Manhattan & NYC

Breathtaking perspectives of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the dense skyscrapers of Manhattan.

🌊

The Hudson River

A scenic view following the river northward from New York City toward the mountains of New York and Connecticut.

🌳

Litchfield Hills

The rolling green terrain of Western Connecticut during the final descent into the Hartford area.

For the best experience, book a window seat on the left (Port) side and choose a late afternoon flight. The sun will be behind you, illuminating the NYC skyline perfectly without glare. Keep your camera ready as you pass over New Jersey for the best angle of Manhattan.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Space Coast

Views of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center launch pads if the flight path tracks slightly east.

🏝️

Outer Banks

The thin, sandy strip of North Carolina's barrier islands stretching into the Atlantic Ocean.

⚓

Chesapeake Bay

The massive expanse of the bay and the impressive Bay Bridge-Tunnel connecting Virginia's shores.

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The Jersey Shore

Bird's-eye views of famous coastal towns like Atlantic City and the many boardwalks of New Jersey.

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Long Island

The sprawling geography of Long Island, including its south shore beaches and the Long Island Sound.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the best side for viewing coastal geography and the unique shape of the Outer Banks. Watch for the Connecticut coastline and the Gold Coast during the descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,692 km (1,051 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min

Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Arrival: BDL (41.9388999939, -72.68319702149999)

Route Type: Domestic

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