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MCO → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views, starting with a potential glimpse of the Atlantic coastline and transitioning into the highest peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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The Space Coast
On clear days during a northward departure, you can often see the Atlantic coastline and the Kennedy Space Center in the distance.
St. Johns River
The longest river in Florida, snaking northward through a network of lakes and marshes toward Jacksonville.
Great Smoky Mountains
The highlight of the trip, offering panoramic views of the blue-misted peaks and deep valleys of the Appalachian range.
Lake Cumberland
A massive, branching reservoir in southern Kentucky known for its jagged shoreline and thousands of tiny coves.
The Ohio River Valley
On final descent into CVG, enjoy views of the winding Ohio River which marks the border between Kentucky and Ohio.
The right side is spectacular for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic. Watch closely about 45-60 minutes into the flight for the densest part of the Appalachian Mountains, as the route often passes directly over the high-altitude forests of the Smokies.
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Lake Apopka
Visible shortly after takeoff from MCO, this is Florida's fourth-largest lake and a massive landmark in the central wetlands.
Okefenokee Swamp
As you cross the Florida-Georgia border, look for the vast, dark green expanse of this prehistoric peat-filled wetland.
Tennessee River
A winding silver ribbon that defines the landscape near Chattanooga as the terrain begins to rise.
Cumberland Plateau
The rugged, flat-topped mountain region transitioning from Tennessee into the rolling hills of Kentucky.
Bluegrass Horse Farms
Approaching central Kentucky, notice the perfectly manicured green pastures and white fences of world-class thoroughbred estates.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you and reduce window glare. This side provides a better view of the distinctive 'V' shape of the Tennessee River and the rolling transition into the Bluegrass region.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,221 km (759 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Route Type: Domestic
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