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MCO → ISP
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (Islip)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the Atlantic coastline, including the Kennedy Space Center shortly after takeoff and the barrier islands of the Outer Banks and Long Island.
Kennedy Space Center
Direct views of launch pads and the Vehicle Assembly Building at Cape Canaveral shortly after takeoff.
The Outer Banks
The narrow strip of barrier islands and lighthouses along the North Carolina coast.
Chesapeake Bay
Crossing the massive estuary with views of the Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Atlantic City
The Jersey Shore coastline featuring the prominent boardwalk and high-rise casinos.
Fire Island
The pristine white sands and dunes of the Long Island barrier beach just before landing.
The right side is superior for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after departure for the Space Coast. Look for the distinct shape of the Sandy Hook peninsula as you approach New York airspace.
Orlando Chain of Lakes
Aerial view of the numerous freshwater lakes and theme park landscapes immediately after departure.
Washington D.C. Vistas
On clear days, the National Mall and Potomac River are visible as the flight path skirts the Capital region.
Manhattan Skyline
A distant but iconic view of the New York City skyscrapers during the initial descent into Islip.
Philadelphia Cityscape
Views of the Delaware River and the dense urban core of Center City Philadelphia.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Appalachian foothills. During the final approach, look north to spot the dense skyline of Manhattan and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Distance: 1,565 km (972 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: ISP (40.79520035, -73.10019684)
Route Type: Domestic
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