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SFB → TUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the transition from the rolling hills of the deep south to the rugged Ozark Plateau and the winding Arkansas River.
Appalachian Foothills
View the northern stretches of the Talladega National Forest and the undulating green ridges of Alabama.
Memphis & The Mississippi
The flight path often passes near Memphis, providing a grand scale view of the Mississippi River's width.
Ozark National Forest
Dramatic views of the plateau's rugged terrain, characterized by deep valleys and dense forest canopy.
Arkansas River Valley
The river becomes a primary landmark as you enter Oklahoma, reflecting sunlight in a series of wide curves.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. The highlight is the Ozark Plateau in Northwest Arkansas; in autumn, the foliage colors are spectacular from 30,000 feet. Watch for the Arkansas River as it signals the final descent into the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Central Florida Lakes
Aerial view of the numerous sinkhole lakes and wetlands surrounding the Orlando Sanford area shortly after takeoff.
Gulf Coast Horizon
On clear days, see the distant hazy blue line of the Florida Panhandle and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
Mississippi River Delta
Witness the vast, intricate network of oxbow lakes and sediment-rich waters of the lower Mississippi River basin.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf Coast horizon. During the final approach into Tulsa, the left side often sees the urban sprawl of the southern suburbs. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River crossing roughly 60-70 minutes into the flight.
Distance: 1,600 km (994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: TUL (36.19839859008789, -95.88809967041016)
Route Type: Domestic
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