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SLC → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side (Port) offers the most dramatic views of the Wasatch Range immediately after departure and the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies. As you head southeast, you also gain better angles for the central Florida theme parks during the descent into MCO.
Wasatch Mountains
Breathtaking views of the rugged peaks bordering Salt Lake City immediately after takeoff.
Front Range Rockies
Aerial perspective of the high-altitude peaks near Denver and the transition into the Great Plains.
Kansas Crop Circles
Massive geometric patterns created by center-pivot irrigation systems across the Midwestern landscape.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the winding 'Mighty Mississippi' as you transition from the plains to the humid Southeast.
Orlando Theme Parks
Potential views of the Universal Orlando Resort and downtown Orlando skyline depending on the landing pattern.
Sit on the left for a stunning view of the Wasatch Range during takeoff. Since this is an eastbound flight, the sun will be on the right side (south) for much of the day, making the left side better for photography without glare. Early morning flights offer beautiful 'alpenglow' on the mountains.
Bingham Canyon Mine
One of the world's largest open-pit excavations visible shortly after leaving SLC.
Southern Utah Canyons
Views of the red rock transitions and high desert plateaus of the Colorado Plateau.
Ozark National Forest
Dense green canopies and rolling hills as the flight crosses through Arkansas.
Gulf Coast Horizon
On clear days with a southern flight path, the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Mexico appear in the distance.
Florida Lake District
The sparkling 'Ten Thousand Lakes' region of Central Florida and Disney World's sprawling property on approach.
The right side is excellent for spotting the massive Bingham Canyon Mine near SLC. On the descent into Orlando, the right side often provides a direct look at the Walt Disney World Resort area. Be aware that this side will face the sun for the majority of the flight, so keep your window shade down periodically to avoid cabin heat.
Distance: 3,103 km (1,928 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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