While the takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more sustained and varied views of Florida's unique geography—lakes, wetlands, and the transition from natural terrain to urban development. Right side captures the most distinctive features of the destination region.
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Flight Path
Burbank to Orlando is 2,211 miles (3,558 km), a flight of about 5 hours.
The flight path crosses the southern United States at altitude, typically passing over Arizona's desert terrain (including views of the Colorado Plateau), New Mexico's high desert, the Texas Panhandle, and Louisiana's Mississippi River delta region before reaching Florida. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Rio Grande valley, the Mississippi River (visible as a distinctive meandering line), and the transition from arid western terrain to the humid, green landscape of the Gulf Coast and southeastern United States.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BUR
LEFTLeft side offers immediate views of the San Gabriel Mountains as the aircraft climbs eastward out of Burbank. You'll see the dramatic ridgeline and peaks rising directly ahead and to the left during the initial climb.
Landing at MCO
RIGHTRight side provides views of central Florida's lakes and wetlands during descent into MCO. You'll see Lake Apopka and the chain of lakes around Orlando, plus the distinctive flat terrain and vegetation patterns of the region.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Orlando International (MCO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burbank to Orlando. While the takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more sustained and varied views of Florida's unique geography—lakes, wetlands, and the transition from natural terrain to urban development. Right side captures the most distinctive features of the destination region.
What can I see during takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
During takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the San Gabriel Mountains as the aircraft climbs eastward out of Burbank. You'll see the dramatic ridgeline and peaks rising directly ahead and to the left during the initial climb. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles basin urban sprawl, Pacific Ocean (distant, to the west), Griffith Observatory area.
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 wetlands during descent into MCO. You'll see Lake Apopka and the chain of lakes around Orlando, plus the distinctive flat terrain and vegetation patterns of the region. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka, Orlando downtown skyline, Florida's central lake chain, wetland and swamp terrain.
How long is the flight from Burbank to Orlando?
The flight from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Orlando International (MCO) takes about 5 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 2,211 miles (3,558 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Burbank to Orlando flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the southern United States at altitude, typically passing over Arizona's desert terrain (including views of the Colorado Plateau), New Mexico's high desert, the Texas Panhandle, and Louisiana's Mississippi River delta region before reaching Florida. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Rio Grande valley, the Mississippi River (visible as a distinctive meandering line), and the transition from arid western terrain to the humid, green landscape of the Gulf Coast and southeastern United States.