The left side wins on both ends: a Manhattan skyline view during climb-out from EWR and a glimpse of Orlando's lakes and downtown skyline on approach into MCO. The right side offers only flat, featureless terrain for nearly the entire flight.
Flight Path
The route crosses the flat Coastal Plain of Delaware, Maryland's Eastern Shore, and inland Virginia and the Carolinas, with occasional distant views of the Atlantic coastline and barrier islands to the left if the flight path drifts seaward; otherwise mostly agricultural lowlands and pine forest below.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR northbound-then-turning-south typically offers a left-side view of Manhattan's skyline and Upper New York Bay before the turn south. The right side shows mostly New Jersey suburbs and the Watchung Hills, which are far less distinctive.
Landing at MCO
LEFTOn approach into MCO from the north or northeast, the left side often provides views of Orlando's lake-dotted terrain and the city's downtown skyline near Lake Eola before landing. The right side mostly shows flat citrus groves and highways with no distinct features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Orlando International (MCO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Orlando. The left side wins on both ends: a Manhattan skyline view during climb-out from EWR and a glimpse of Orlando's lakes and downtown skyline on approach into MCO. The right side offers only flat, featureless terrain for nearly the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing EWR northbound-then-turning-south typically offers a left-side view of Manhattan's skyline and Upper New York Bay before the turn south. The right side shows mostly New Jersey suburbs and the Watchung Hills, which are far less distinctive. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Staten Island.
What can I see when landing at Orlando International in Orlando?
When landing at Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into MCO from the north or northeast, the left side often provides views of Orlando's lake-dotted terrain and the city's downtown skyline near Lake Eola before landing. The right side mostly shows flat citrus groves and highways with no distinct features. Notable sights include: Lake Eola and downtown Orlando skyline, Orlando's lake district, Orange County citrus groves.
How long is the flight from Newark to Orlando?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Orlando International (MCO) takes 2h 35m.
What does the Newark to Orlando flight path pass over?
The route crosses the flat Coastal Plain of Delaware, Maryland's Eastern Shore, and inland Virginia and the Carolinas, with occasional distant views of the Atlantic coastline and barrier islands to the left if the flight path drifts seaward; otherwise mostly agricultural lowlands and pine forest below.