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MCO → BUF
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (Buffalo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Appalachian mountain range and a front-row seat to Lake Erie and the Niagara frontier during the descent into Buffalo.
Orlando Theme Parks
Bird's-eye views of the sprawling Walt Disney World and Universal resorts shortly after takeoff from MCO.
Appalachian Mountains
Continuous vistas of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny ridges as you transit through Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Lake Erie
The massive expanse of the Great Lake becomes visible as the aircraft begins its descent into Western New York.
Buffalo Waterfront
Clear views of the Buffalo skyline and the mouth of the Niagara River during the final approach phase.
Book a window seat on the left side to keep the sun behind you on morning flights, ensuring the best lighting for photography. If the plane approaches BUF from the west, you will have the best vantage point for Lake Erie. Watch for the distinct mist of Niagara Falls on the horizon during clear days when the pilot enters the landing pattern.
The Space Coast
Distant views of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center along the Atlantic horizon during initial climb.
Chesapeake Bay
The intricate network of the bay's inlets and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel may be visible depending on the airway.
Finger Lakes
On the descent into Buffalo, the long, narrow glacial lakes of Central New York appear to the east.
Genesee Valley
The patchwork of agricultural fields and rural landscapes of the Southern Tier and Western New York.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. While further from the mountains, this side provides better views of the Atlantic coastline early in the flight and the Finger Lakes region during the final twenty minutes of the journey.
Distance: 1,630 km (1,013 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: BUF (42.94049835, -78.73220062)
Route Type: Domestic
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