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MCO → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views, featuring a direct look at the world-renowned Orlando theme parks during departure and the winding Mississippi River basin upon arrival in Memphis.
Theme Park Row
Shortly after takeoff, catch views of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios to the west of MCO.
Gulf Coastline
On clear days, see the shimmering turquoise horizon of the Florida Panhandle and the Alabama coast.
Mobile Bay
View the wide expanse of Mobile Bay as the flight path transitions from Alabama into Mississippi.
Mississippi River
Marvel at the massive, serpentine turns of the Mississippi River as the aircraft enters the Memphis airspace.
Memphis Skyline
A stunning view of the downtown skyline and the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid during the final approach.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see the iconic landmarks of Orlando. On evening flights, this side also offers a spectacular view of the sunset over the Mississippi Delta. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the high-contrast patterns of the river's oxbow lakes.
St. Johns River
See the northern flow of Florida's longest river winding through the landscape east of the flight path.
Ocala National Forest
Fly over the vast, dense green canopy of one of Florida's oldest national forests.
Tallahassee
Spot the state capital of Florida nestled in the hilly panhandle region during the first half of the flight.
Southeastern Farmland
Observe the geometric patterns of the rolling agricultural plains across rural Alabama and Mississippi.
Shelby Farms Park
Look for one of the largest urban parks in the United States as you glide over the eastern suburbs of Memphis.
The right side is the 'cool side' for morning flights, as it will be shaded from the direct sun. It offers a more serene view of the deep green forests and rural landscapes of the American South. If the flight approaches MEM from the north, this side may also catch a glimpse of the Wolf River Greenway.
Distance: 1,100 km (684 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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