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ROC → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Greater Rochester International Airport (Rochester) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior as it provides views of the Finger Lakes shortly after takeoff, distant views of the Atlantic coastline, and the possibility of seeing Cape Canaveral during the descent into Orlando.
Finger Lakes Region
Just south of Rochester, catch views of Canandaigua and Seneca Lakes slicing through the landscape.
Mid-Atlantic Corridor
Distant views of the Chesapeake Bay and the urban sprawls of the Eastern Seaboard.
Outer Banks
On clearer days, the thin ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands may be visible on the horizon.
Space Coast
During the descent into MCO, look for the Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Orlando Theme Parks
Depending on the arrival pattern, you may see the sprawling resorts and parks of Disney World from the east.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Atlantic. This side also offers the best chance to see the VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) at NASA if the approach path takes you near the coast.
Appalachian Mountains
Fly over the rugged ridges of the Allegheny Plateau and the Shenandoah Valley.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Look for the distinct bluish haze and rolling peaks of the Southern Appalachian range.
Lake Apopka
One of Florida's largest lakes, often visible on the final approach into Orlando from the northwest.
Central Florida Golf Courses
The landscape transforms into a patchwork of emerald greens and circular irrigation patterns near arrival.
Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to avoid the harsh morning sun glare. This side is excellent for viewing the dramatic sunset over the inland forests and lakes of Georgia and Florida.
Distance: 1,666 km (1,035 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: ROC (43.118900299072266, -77.67240142822266)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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