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MDT → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Harrisburg International Airport (Harrisburg) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of natural and man-made landmarks, featuring the rolling Appalachian ridges early in the flight and iconic views of Orlando's theme parks during the descent.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Stunning views of the Appalachian mountain range stretching through Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley
Lush green agricultural lands and winding river valleys between mountain ridges.
Charlotte Skyline
The dense skyscraper cluster of North Carolina's largest city is a common waypoint.
Okefenokee Swamp
The vast, dark wetlands and tea-colored waters on the Georgia-Florida border.
Orlando Theme Parks
Incredible views of Epcot's Spaceship Earth and Disney's Magic Kingdom during the final approach.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights, offering spectacular sunsets over the inland mountains. As the plane descends into Orlando from the north, sit on the right for the best chance to spot the Walt Disney World and Universal Studios complexes. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the hazy Florida humidity.
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Chesapeake Bay
Aerial perspective of the upper bay's intricate shoreline and the Delmarva Peninsula.
Carolina Coast
Distant views of the Atlantic horizon and the thin barrier islands of the Outer Banks.
Charleston Harbor
The historic South Carolina port city and its distinctive Ravenel Bridge.
Jacksonville
Crossing the wide St. Johns River as the flight enters the Florida peninsula.
Space Coast
On clear days, the distant structures of the Kennedy Space Center are visible to the south-east.
Choose the left side for morning flights to experience a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic. Keep an eye out early for the Susquehanna River winding south from Harrisburg. During the winter months, this side often provides better lighting for photography as the sun stays lower in the southern sky.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,373 km (853 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: MDT (40.1935005188, -76.7633972168)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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