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SFOMCO

Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of Yosemite National Park, the Mojave Desert's dramatic topography, and the sprawling theme park complexes during the approach into Orlando.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Yosemite National Park

Unrivaled views of the High Sierra, including glimpses of Half Dome and the glacial valleys.

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Mojave Desert

The vast, sun-baked landscape of the American Southwest with its unique geological formations.

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Silicon Valley

Aerial perspective of the tech hubs and salt ponds in the South Bay during the initial climb.

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Gulf of Mexico

Beautiful emerald waters and white sand beaches as the flight enters the Florida Panhandle.

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Disney World & Epcot

Iconic structures like Spaceship Earth are often visible during the final descent into MCO.

The right side is the prime choice for afternoon flights, offering spectacular sunset views as you approach Florida. Sit behind the wing to ensure your view of Yosemite and the Orlando theme parks isn't obstructed. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from the arid desert to the lush, lake-filled landscape of central Florida.

Left Side Highlights
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San Francisco Bay

Immediate views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline shortly after takeoff.

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Lake Tahoe

The brilliant blue waters of the alpine lake nestled in the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains.

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Great Salt Lake

Visualizing the stark contrast between the turquoise water and the white crystalline salt flats.

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Northern Rockies

Craggy, high-altitude peaks of the mountain range stretching across the horizon.

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Mississippi River

The massive, meandering waterway that marks the transition into the American South.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. This side provides the best view of the distinct color shifts in the Great Salt Lake and the rugged peaks of the Northern Rockies. During winter months, the snow coverage on the Sierras is particularly photogenic from this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,929 km (2,441 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 37 min

Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)

Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Route Type: Domestic

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