About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading northeast, the left side also tracks closer to the coastline as the route passes over Georgia and the Carolinas, offering occasional glimpses of coastal inlets and the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the distance, while the right side faces inland over the Appalachian foothills.
What can I see during takeoff from Orlando International in Orlando?
During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. MCO's primary departure runway 35L/36L sends aircraft northward, and a left (west) seat gives you a clear view over the Orlando metro, Walt Disney World's distinctive resort complex, and the chain of lakes that define central Florida's landscape. The right side faces east toward open scrubland and the Atlantic coast farther away. Notable sights include: Walt Disney World resort complex and its lagoons, Lake Tohopekaliga to the south, the Orlando downtown skyline, and the interconnected lake chain of the Kissimmee River watershed.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's primary arrival runways 31L/31R bring aircraft in from the southeast over Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway Peninsula. A left (south-facing) seat gives you the best view of Manhattan's skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the full sweep of New York Harbor as you descend. The right side looks north over Queens residential neighborhoods. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay and its wildlife refuge, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and the Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach.
How long is the flight from Orlando to New York?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Orlando to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Notable features include the coastal plain of Georgia and the Carolinas, the Cape Fear River drainage visible as a dark meandering line, the Outer Banks of North Carolina as a thin barrier island strip visible from the left side on clear days, Chesapeake Bay's broad blue expanse becoming visible as you approach the mid-Atlantic, and the Delaware River and Delaware Bay before the descent into the New York area.