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ORD → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning departure view of the Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan, followed by the rolling terrain of the Appalachian foothills and the lake-rich landscape of Central Florida.
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Chicago Lakefront
Aerial perspective of the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the iconic city grid against Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan Coastline
Clear views of the Indiana Dunes and the southern curve of the Great Lake shortly after takeoff.
Ohio River Crossing
A major geographic boundary between the Midwest and the South, often spotted near Louisville.
Appalachian Foothills
Dense green forests and ridge-and-valley formations throughout Kentucky and Tennessee.
Central Florida Lakes
A mosaic of hundreds of circular freshwater lakes appearing as the aircraft descends toward Orlando.
For morning flights, the left side will be on the sunny side, so lower your window shade if the glare is too intense. This side is essential for the best views of the Chicago skyline if the aircraft departs toward the east or south. Keep an eye out for Stone Mountain as you pass east of Atlanta.
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Midwestern Farmland
Intricate patchwork quilts of green and gold fields stretching across Illinois and Indiana.
Nashville Skyline
Views of the 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River as the route passes over Middle Tennessee.
Chattahoochee National Forest
Deep forest canopies and rugged terrain as the flight enters the northern Georgia region.
Walt Disney World
The Epcot Ball and Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain are often visible on the right side during the approach to MCO.
International Drive
Spot the Orlando Eye Ferris wheel and the massive Orange County Convention Center during final descent.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Gulf of Mexico in the distance. This side is historically the most reliable for spotting Disney World and Universal Studios landmarks during the 'MCO arrival' descent patterns, particularly when landing to the south.
Book Hotels in OrlandoDistance: 1,620 km (1,007 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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