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MLI → SFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Quad City International Airport (Moline) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the rolling Appalachian foothills and a stunning approach into Sanford that often showcases the Florida coastline and the St. Johns River.
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Mississippi River
Aerial view of the river winding south from Moline immediately after takeoff.
Appalachian Edge
The rising terrain and hazy blue ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains to the east.
Atlanta Outskirts
The sprawling suburban landscape and busy air traffic corridors of the Georgia capital.
Atlantic Coastline
Distant views of the Florida barrier islands and the Atlantic Ocean during the descent.
Space Coast
On clear days, the distant structures of the Kennedy Space Center are visible to the southeast.
St. Johns River
The dark, winding waters of Florida's longest river as you enter the Orlando metro area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. During descent, keep an eye out for the intricate waterways of the St. Johns River. This side provides the best angle for spotting the Atlantic horizon as the plane banks toward Sanford International Airport.
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Quad Cities
A comprehensive view of the Moline and Rock Island urban layout upon departure.
Kentucky Lake
The massive, shimmering reservoirs of the Tennessee River valley.
Music City
The urban sprawl of Nashville, Tennessee, often visible mid-route.
Chattahoochee Forest
The dense green canopy of northern Georgia's protected wilderness.
Ocala National Forest
A vast expanse of sand pines and freshwater springs just north of the destination.
Central Florida Lakes
Dozens of circular natural lakes that characterize the Sanford and Orlando landscape.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico in the far distance. It offers a great view of the inland geography of the South, particularly the large lake systems in Kentucky and Tennessee. As you approach SFB, the right side provides a bird's-eye view of the numerous freshwater lakes dotting Central Florida.
Book Hotels in SanfordDistance: 1,640 km (1,019 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: MLI (41.44850158691406, -90.50749969482422)
Arrival: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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