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MCO → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic urban landmarks, including a potential view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the wide Missouri River during the descent into Kansas City.
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Kennedy Space Center
On clear days, you can spot the launch pads and the VAB building near the Atlantic coast in the distance during climb out.
Nashville Skyline
Look for the 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River as the flight path passes over central Tennessee.
Gateway Arch
A major highlight; on many routes, the metallic glint of the St. Louis Arch is visible as you pass the city's eastern edge.
Missouri River Valley
Follow the muddy banks and wide floodplains of the Missouri River as it leads you directly toward the airport.
MCI Terminal View
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the unique airport layout and the surrounding Missouri farmland during the final banking turn.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 45 minutes before landing for the St. Louis skyline; the Arch is small from 30,000 feet but its reflection is very easy to spot on sunny days.
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Orlando Theme Parks
Catch a glimpse of Walt Disney World and the massive Epcot Geosphere shortly after departing MCO.
Mississippi River
The flight crosses this massive continental artery near the Missouri-Illinois border, showing its wide, winding path.
Lake of the Ozarks
Identify the distinct 'Serpent' or 'Dragon' shape of this massive reservoir in central Missouri.
Kansas City Suburbs
View the sprawling residential grids of Overland Park and Olathe as the plane begins its final approach sequence.
Book an afternoon flight on this side to have the sun behind you, which provides the best lighting for photographing the Ozarks and the Florida lakes. During the winter, look for frozen patches on the northern Missouri reservoirs.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,726 km (1,072 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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