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YYZ → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline, the massive Chesapeake Bay, and a higher probability of spotting the Kennedy Space Center launch pads during the descent into Florida.
Lake Erie and Niagara
Shortly after takeoff, view the expansive waters of Lake Erie and the distant mist of the Niagara region.
East Coast Megalopolis
High-altitude views of the urban corridor stretching from Baltimore down toward the Chesapeake Bay.
Outer Banks
On clear days, the distinct thin strip of North Carolina's barrier islands is visible to the east.
Kennedy Space Center
As the plane begins its descent into Orlando, look southeast to see Cape Canaveral and the Vehicle Assembly Building.
St. Johns River
Watch the winding tea-colored waters of Florida's longest river as you approach the Orlando metro area.
Sit on the left for morning flights if you want to see the sunrise, though be prepared for glare. For the best view of the Florida coastline and the space center, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward line of sight during the bank into MCO.
Appalachian Mountains
Witness the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Pennsylvania and West Virginia highlands.
Georgia Piedmont
Fly over the rolling red-clay hills and dense pine forests of the inland Southeast.
Florida Lake Country
Observe the thousands of circular sinkhole lakes that define the landscape of Central Florida.
Theme Park Row
During specific western approach patterns, you can spot the landmarks of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
Downtown Orlando
A great view of the Orlando skyline and the iconic Lake Eola fountain just before touchdown.
The right side is perfect for afternoon flights to avoid the direct heat and glare of the sun. If the aircraft approaches MCO from the north and lands on the western runways, this side provides the best chance to see the iconic theme park structures like the Spaceship Earth ball at Epcot.
Distance: 1,702 km (1,058 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: International
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