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MCO → BHM
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the transition from Florida's wetlands to the lush rolling hills of the Appalachian foothills in Alabama.
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Orlando Skyline
A clear view of the city's downtown core and the surrounding theme park areas after takeoff.
Ocala National Forest
The world's largest sand pine scrub forest appearing as a deep green expanse in Central Florida.
Talladega National Forest
Beautiful rolling ridges and the southernmost reaches of the Appalachian Mountains near the destination.
Birmingham Landmarks
Views of the Vulcan Statue and the Sloss Furnaces during the final approach into BHM.
Morning flights are best on the right to avoid glare and see the shadows defining the Talladega ridges. This side usually offers the best view of the Birmingham city center and Red Mountain during the landing sequence.
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Lake Apopka
One of Florida's largest freshwater lakes visible shortly after departure.
Gulf Coast Horizon
Distant views of the Florida Panhandle and the sparkling Gulf of Mexico to the west.
Lake Eufaula
The massive 'Bass Capital of the World' reservoir on the Alabama-Georgia border.
Alabama Flatlands
Expansive agricultural patterns and rural landscapes of southeastern Alabama.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Keep an eye out for the Chattahoochee River system during mid-flight to see the distinct state line boundary.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 771 km (479 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Route Type: Domestic
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