Right side captures the most visually distinctive features for the entire flight: the Mississippi River and Illinois valley during departure, and Florida's lake chain and Orlando development during arrival. Left side offers less dramatic scenery on this particular route.
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Flight Path
Belleville to Orlando is 853 miles (1,373 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Tennessee River valley, Cumberland Plateau, Kentucky-Tennessee border region, transition from Appalachian foothills to Atlantic coastal plain, Georgia piedmont terrain
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLV
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Mississippi River valley and the Illinois landscape as you climb out. The river's meandering path and surrounding floodplain are distinctive from altitude, and you'll see the transition from the St. Louis metro area into rural Illinois.
Landing at MCO
RIGHTRight side provides views of central Florida's lakes and the approach to Orlando. You'll see Lake Apopka and smaller lakes dotting the landscape, plus the transition from rural central Florida into the developed Orlando metro area with its distinctive sprawl pattern.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV) to Orlando International (MCO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Belleville to Orlando. Right side captures the most visually distinctive features for the entire flight: the Mississippi River and Illinois valley during departure, and Florida's lake chain and Orlando development during arrival. Left side offers less dramatic scenery on this particular route.
What can I see during takeoff from Scott Afb Midamerica in Belleville?
During takeoff from Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Mississippi River valley and the Illinois landscape as you climb out. The river's meandering path and surrounding floodplain are distinctive from altitude, and you'll see the transition from the St. Louis metro area into rural Illinois. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Illinois River valley, St. Louis metropolitan area, Ozark Plateau foothills to the south.
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. Right side provides views of central Florida's lakes and the approach to Orlando. You'll see Lake Apopka and smaller lakes dotting the landscape, plus the transition from rural central Florida into the developed Orlando metro area with its distinctive sprawl pattern. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka, central Florida lake chain, Orlando metropolitan area, Atlantic coastal plain terrain.
How long is the flight from Belleville to Orlando?
The flight from Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV) to Orlando International (MCO) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 853 miles (1,373 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Belleville to Orlando flight path pass over?
Tennessee River valley, Cumberland Plateau, Kentucky-Tennessee border region, transition from Appalachian foothills to Atlantic coastal plain, Georgia piedmont terrain