While most of the flight crosses open Atlantic water seen equally from both sides, the right side gains extra scenery from the Pennine/Lake District hills on departure and the Florida lakes and Orlando skyline on arrival, whereas the left side sees mainly featureless ocean for the bulk of the flight.
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Flight Path
Manchester to Orlando is 4,223 miles (6,796 km), a flight of about 9 hours 30 minutes.
Mid-North Atlantic open ocean south of the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, no land visible for several hours
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAN
RIGHTLeaving Manchester on runway 23, the aircraft banks right onto its oceanic heading, putting the Peak District's moorland and the distant Lake District fells on the right side, while the left only shows the flat Cheshire Plain fading into haze.
Landing at ORL
RIGHTOn the descent into Orlando Executive the flight path tracks in from the northeast along the coast, then turns inland, so the right side faces the lake-studded central Florida landscape and downtown Orlando's small skyline, while the left only catches a fading glimpse of the Atlantic coastline near Daytona Beach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Executive (ORL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Orlando. While most of the flight crosses open Atlantic water seen equally from both sides, the right side gains extra scenery from the Pennine/Lake District hills on departure and the Florida lakes and Orlando skyline on arrival, whereas the left side sees mainly featureless ocean for the bulk of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Leaving Manchester on runway 23, the aircraft banks right onto its oceanic heading, putting the Peak District's moorland and the distant Lake District fells on the right side, while the left only shows the flat Cheshire Plain fading into haze. Notable sights include: Peak District moorland, Pennine hills, distant Lake District fells, Manchester's northern suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Executive in Orlando?
When landing at Executive (ORL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Orlando Executive the flight path tracks in from the northeast along the coast, then turns inland, so the right side faces the lake-studded central Florida landscape and downtown Orlando's small skyline, while the left only catches a fading glimpse of the Atlantic coastline near Daytona Beach. Notable sights include: Downtown Orlando's lakes (Lake Eola, Lake Ivanhoe), St. Johns River basin, green citrus-grove countryside, Orlando's compact skyline.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Orlando?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Executive (ORL) takes about 9 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,223 miles (6,796 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manchester to Orlando flight path pass over?
Mid-North Atlantic open ocean south of the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, no land visible for several hours