Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from El Paso to Orlando. While takeoff from El Paso favors the left side with Franklin Mountain views, the landing approach into Orlando on the right side offers more varied and distinctive scenery—multiple lakes, river systems, and the transition to urban development provide greater visual interest than the relatively uniform desert departure. The landing experience slightly outweighs the takeoff advantage, making right-side seats the better overall choice for this route.

During takeoff from El Paso International (ELP), sit on the Left side for the best views. El Paso sits in a desert basin surrounded by the Franklin Mountains to the north and east. Left-side departures heading eastbound offer immediate views of these rugged peaks and the Rio Grande valley, providing more terrain drama than the right side's open desert expanse. Notable sights include: Franklin Mountains (north of El Paso), Rio Grande river valley, Ciudad Juárez urban sprawl (Mexico, south), desert plains extending eastward.

When landing at Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Orlando from the west crosses central Florida's lake district and wetlands. Right-side descents offer views of Lake Tohopekaliga, the Kissimmee River system, and the transition from rural scrubland to suburban sprawl around Orlando. The left side primarily shows open swampland and fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Lake Tohopekaliga (largest lake in the approach corridor), Kissimmee River, Orlando metropolitan area sprawl, wetlands and cypress swamps of central Florida.

The flight from El Paso International (ELP) to Orlando International (MCO) takes 3h 15m.

The flight path crosses central Texas (flat plains and scattered lakes), then transitions through Louisiana and Mississippi with bayou wetlands and the Mississippi River delta region visible to the south. The Gulf Coast remains distant to the south throughout cruise. Central Florida's lake district and wetlands dominate the final descent corridor.