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PVD → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (Providence) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the intricate barrier islands of the Outer Banks, and the transition from the rocky Northeast to the tropical waters of Florida.
The Atlantic Coastline
Continuous views of the breaking surf and sandy beaches of the Eastern Seaboard from New Jersey down to Florida.
Outer Banks (OBX)
The dramatic, thin ribbon of barrier islands off North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke Island.
Charleston Harbor
Clear views of the historic South Carolina port, the Ravenel Bridge, and the surrounding lowcountry marshes.
Intracoastal Waterway
The winding network of canals and lagoons that hug the coastline of Georgia and Northern Florida.
Kennedy Space Center
On the descent, look for the massive VAB building and launch pads of Cape Canaveral jutting into the ocean.
Book an early morning flight for stunning sunrises over the Atlantic. As the plane approaches Orlando from the north, the left side provides the best angle to spot the Florida Space Coast. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'V' shape of the North Carolina coast roughly 60-80 minutes into the flight.
Northeast Corridor
Aerial views of the urban sprawl between Philadelphia and Washington D.C. as the flight heads south.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system of Maryland and Virginia, featuring numerous bridges and winding river inlets.
Piedmont Forests
Expansive views of the dense pine and hardwood forests of Virginia and the Carolinas.
Florida Lake Region
Thousands of small, circular lakes and wetlands that define the landscape of Central Florida during the final descent.
Orlando Theme Parks
Depending on the landing pattern, you may see the sprawling resorts of Disney World or Universal Studios to the west.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to avoid direct sun glare and enjoy the sunset. During the descent into MCO, look for the 'Sea of Lakes'—a unique geological feature of the Florida peninsula. If the wind is blowing from the north, your approach might offer a glimpse of the theme park icons like Spaceship Earth.
Distance: 1,729 km (1,074 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: PVD (41.732601, -71.42040300000001)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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