While right offers better takeoff scenery, left provides the more dramatic and geographically significant landing views with the Mississippi River as a major visual landmark. The river crossing is the most distinctive feature of this route's geography.
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Flight Path
Orlando to Belleville is 853 miles (1,373 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Georgia and Tennessee, passing over the Appalachian foothills. Notable features include the Tennessee River valley, various ridges of the Cumberland Plateau, and the transition from Florida's flat terrain to the rolling topography of the southeastern United States. The Ohio River valley becomes visible in the latter portion of the flight before reaching the Mississippi River system.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MCO
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Atlantic coastal region and inland lakes as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the transition from Orlando's urban sprawl to the lakes and wetlands that characterize central Florida.
Landing at BLV
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Mississippi River valley and the approach into the St. Louis metropolitan area. You'll see the river itself and the distinctive geography of southwestern Illinois as you descend toward Scott AFB.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Belleville. While right offers better takeoff scenery, left provides the more dramatic and geographically significant landing views with the Mississippi River as a major visual landmark. The river crossing is the most distinctive feature of this route's geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Orlando International in Orlando?
During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Atlantic coastal region and inland lakes as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the transition from Orlando's urban sprawl to the lakes and wetlands that characterize central Florida. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka (large freshwater lake northwest of Orlando), Wekiwa Springs State Park area, Florida's lake chain extending north, Atlantic coastal haze on the eastern horizon.
What can I see when landing at Scott Afb Midamerica in Belleville?
When landing at Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Mississippi River valley and the approach into the St. Louis metropolitan area. You'll see the river itself and the distinctive geography of southwestern Illinois as you descend toward Scott AFB. Notable sights include: Mississippi River (prominent and meandering), Illinois River confluence area, St. Louis urban sprawl to the west, bluff formations along the river valley.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Belleville?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to Scott Afb Midamerica (BLV) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 853 miles (1,373 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Orlando to Belleville flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Georgia and Tennessee, passing over the Appalachian foothills. Notable features include the Tennessee River valley, various ridges of the Cumberland Plateau, and the transition from Florida's flat terrain to the rolling topography of the southeastern United States. The Ohio River valley becomes visible in the latter portion of the flight before reaching the Mississippi River system.