The right side offers more visual variety across the flight: Hill Country lakes near Austin at takeoff and the lake-studded Orlando landscape at landing, compared to flatter, less distinctive terrain on the left.
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Flight Path
Austin to Orlando is 992 miles (1,596 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Flat coastal plains of Louisiana and Mississippi, with the Gulf of Mexico coastline and Mobile Bay visible to the south of the flight path near the midpoint.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUS
RIGHTDeparting AUS to the south before turning east, the right side gives a good look at Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country west of Austin, plus a glimpse of downtown Austin along the Colorado River. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl.
Landing at MCO
RIGHTOn approach into MCO from the west, the right side typically overlooks the dense cluster of lakes southwest of Orlando, including the Butler Chain of Lakes, giving a distinctive mosaic of blue water and green shoreline just before touchdown. The left side shows more uniform Florida flatwoods.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Orlando International (MCO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Orlando. The right side offers more visual variety across the flight: Hill Country lakes near Austin at takeoff and the lake-studded Orlando landscape at landing, compared to flatter, less distinctive terrain on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AUS to the south before turning east, the right side gives a good look at Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country west of Austin, plus a glimpse of downtown Austin along the Colorado River. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Lake Travis, Texas Hill Country, downtown Austin skyline, Colorado River (Lady Bird Lake).
What can I see when landing at Orlando International in Orlando?
When landing at Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into MCO from the west, the right side typically overlooks the dense cluster of lakes southwest of Orlando, including the Butler Chain of Lakes, giving a distinctive mosaic of blue water and green shoreline just before touchdown. The left side shows more uniform Florida flatwoods. Notable sights include: Butler Chain of Lakes, Lake Apopka, Orlando suburban sprawl, central Florida flatwoods.
How long is the flight from Austin to Orlando?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Orlando International (MCO) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 992 miles (1,596 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Austin to Orlando flight path pass over?
Flat coastal plains of Louisiana and Mississippi, with the Gulf of Mexico coastline and Mobile Bay visible to the south of the flight path near the midpoint.