While the London departure offers a brief glimpse of Windsor, the right side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Florida coastal approach featuring the Atlantic shoreline, Kennedy Space Center, and Central Florida's lake district, plus potential North Atlantic coastal glimpses during cruise.
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Flight Path
London to Orlando is 4,323 miles (6,958 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, possible sighting of southern Greenland's coastal ice or Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula depending on routing
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTWesterly departures from Heathrow climb out over Berkshire and the Thames Valley, giving left-side passengers a brief look at Windsor Castle and the river's loops before the aircraft turns onto its oceanic track. The right side mostly shows suburban Slough and Buckinghamshire farmland with less definition.
Landing at ORL
RIGHTArrivals into the Orlando area from the North Atlantic side typically cross the Florida peninsula from the east, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Atlantic coastline and the Kennedy Space Center's launch complexes before descending over Central Florida's lake-studded landscape. The left side mostly shows the flatter interior with fewer distinct features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Executive (ORL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Orlando. While the London departure offers a brief glimpse of Windsor, the right side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Florida coastal approach featuring the Atlantic shoreline, Kennedy Space Center, and Central Florida's lake district, plus potential North Atlantic coastal glimpses during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Westerly departures from Heathrow climb out over Berkshire and the Thames Valley, giving left-side passengers a brief look at Windsor Castle and the river's loops before the aircraft turns onto its oceanic track. The right side mostly shows suburban Slough and Buckinghamshire farmland with less definition. Notable sights include: River Thames, Windsor Castle and Great Park, Berkshire countryside.
What can I see when landing at Executive in Orlando?
When landing at Executive (ORL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into the Orlando area from the North Atlantic side typically cross the Florida peninsula from the east, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Atlantic coastline and the Kennedy Space Center's launch complexes before descending over Central Florida's lake-studded landscape. The left side mostly shows the flatter interior with fewer distinct features. Notable sights include: Atlantic coastline, Kennedy Space Center, Central Florida lakes, Orlando's urban sprawl.
How long is the flight from London to Orlando?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Executive (ORL) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,323 miles (6,958 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Orlando flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, possible sighting of southern Greenland's coastal ice or Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula depending on routing