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MCO → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic coastal perspective, including the Kennedy Space Center, the Outer Banks, and the Mid-Atlantic bays.
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Kennedy Space Center
Visible to the east shortly after takeoff, including the massive VAB and coastal launch pads.
Outer Banks
The distinct thin barrier islands of North Carolina stretching along the Atlantic coast.
Norfolk Naval Base
The world's largest naval station and the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel complex.
Delaware Bay
A wide expanse of water marking the transition between the Delmarva Peninsula and New Jersey.
Philadelphia Skyline
A clear view of the skyscrapers and the Delaware River during the final descent into PHL.
This is the premier side for coastal scenery. Sit here on morning flights to witness the sunrise over the ocean. Keep your window shade open immediately after takeoff for the Florida coast views.
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Ocala National Forest
Vast stretches of Florida pine barrens and dotting lakes visible during the initial climb.
The Piedmont
Glimpses of the inland urban centers of North Carolina and Virginia as you head north.
Upper Chesapeake Shore
The intricate network of rivers flowing into the western side of the Chesapeake Bay.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the Atlantic and to see the sunset. It offers a better view of the inland geography and the Appalachian periphery on clear days.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,389 km (863 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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