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SDF → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Louisville International Standiford Field (Louisville) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Ohio River at takeoff, the rugged Tennessee ridges, and the iconic Orlando theme parks during the final descent.
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Ohio River
Immediate views of the wide river and the Louisville skyline shortly after takeoff.
Lookout Mountain
A prominent mountain ridge extending from Tennessee into Georgia and Alabama.
Ocala National Forest
A vast green carpet of sand pines and scrubland in North-Central Florida.
Walt Disney World
Spot Spaceship Earth and the Magic Kingdom peaks if the flight approaches from the north.
Universal Orlando
Rollercoasters and the Volcano Bay peak are often visible during the final approach phase.
Florida Big Bend
The distant curve of the Gulf of Mexico is often visible on the horizon to the west.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. For the best chance to see the theme parks, hope for a 'South Flow' landing configuration where planes fly south past the city before turning back to land; this offers a panoramic view of Disney and Universal.
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Dramatic cliffs and deep ravines mark the transition from Kentucky into Tennessee.
Tennessee River
Watch for the massive river snaking through the landscape near the Alabama-Georgia border.
Atlanta Horizon
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Atlanta can be spotted to the east.
The Space Coast
Distant views of the Atlantic coastline and the Kennedy Space Center vicinity as you enter Florida.
Lake Tohopekaliga
A massive freshwater lake visible just south of Orlando International Airport during landing patterns.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Appalachian foothills. It is also the better side for spotting the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft begins its descent into Central Florida. Keep an eye out for the distinct grid patterns of Florida's citrus groves mid-state.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,159 km (720 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: SDF (38.1744, -85.736)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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