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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and a potential aerial view of the Kennedy Space Center during the descent into Orlando.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Atlantic Coastline

Continuous views of the breaking waves and sandy beaches of the Jersey Shore and the Delmarva Peninsula.

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The Outer Banks

A stunning perspective of the thin, arcing barrier islands of North Carolina including Cape Hatteras.

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Kennedy Space Center

On the descent, look for the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads at Cape Canaveral.

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New York City Bight

Distant views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the southern tips of Brooklyn and Queens shortly after takeoff.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, though afternoon flights offer better lighting for photography of the coastline. This side is superior for spotting the Florida 'Space Coast' landmarks as the plane banks west toward MCO.

Right Side Highlights
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I-95 Urban Corridor

Aerial views of the dense sprawl between Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the outskirts of Washington D.C.

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Chesapeake Bay

Cross over the massive estuary and see the intricate network of rivers feeding into the bay.

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Florida Lake Country

As you approach Orlando, the landscape fills with thousands of circular freshwater lakes and marshy wetlands.

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Dulles & Andrews

Occasional sightings of major Mid-Atlantic airports and military bases depending on the specific air corridor.

The right side is ideal for travelers interested in urban geography and the inland water systems of the South. Be aware that during afternoon flights, the sun will be directly on this side, which can make the cabin quite warm and create a glare on the window.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,758 km (1,092 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min

Departure: ORH (42.26729965209961, -71.87570190429688)

Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Route Type: Domestic

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