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MDW → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route primarily due to the spectacular views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan immediately after takeoff from Midway, coupled with views of the Atlantic coastline and the Space Coast during the descent into Orlando.
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Chicago Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Willis Tower and the downtown grid as the plane climbs and turns southeast.
Lake Michigan
Aerial perspective of the vast blue waters and the industrial shoreline of Northwest Indiana.
Ohio River
A clear view of the winding river separating Indiana and Kentucky near the Louisville area.
Appalachian Ridge
Distant views of the hazy blue peaks of the Appalachian Mountains while cruising over Tennessee.
Space Coast
On approach from the north, you can often see Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center launch pads to the east.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to catch a beautiful sunrise over the Appalachian range. Upon departure from MDW, keep your camera ready within the first 5 minutes for the best city shots. During winter, look for the ice shelf formations along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
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Suburban Chicago
Detailed views of the densely packed residential neighborhoods and rail yards of the South Side.
Nashville Basin
Fly over the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee with glimpses of the Cumberland River.
Atlanta Hub
Look west for a distant view of the Atlanta skyline and the massive Hartsfield-Jackson airport complex.
Florida Lake District
As you enter Florida, the landscape transforms into a tapestry of hundreds of small circular lakes.
Theme Park Row
During the final descent into MCO, you can often spot the iconic structures of Walt Disney World and Universal.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. As you cross the Florida border, look for the distinct change from forest to swamp. If the plane circles west for landing, this side offers the best views of the iconic Orlando theme parks.
Book Hotels in OrlandoDistance: 1,595 km (991 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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