Orlando to London flight path: MCO to LHR

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to London. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Cape Canaveral and the Space Coast during takeoff, and the Thames/Canary Wharf/central London skyline during the Heathrow approach, while the left side sees only flat interior terrain and rural countryside during the same phases. The multi-hour Atlantic crossing is scenically neutral for both sides.

During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MCO and turning northeast toward the Atlantic, the right side offers a view of Florida's Space Coast — the barrier islands, Banana River, and the Kennedy Space Center launch complexes — before the coastline gives way to open water. The left side shows only the flat, lake-dotted Florida interior. Notable sights include: Kennedy Space Center launch pads, Cape Canaveral, Banana River lagoon, Atlantic barrier islands.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Westerly-flow arrivals into Heathrow are frequently vectored over east London before turning onto final approach for runway 27L/27R, tracing the Thames and passing the Canary Wharf towers and central London skyline on the right side of the aircraft. The left side only shows quiet Home Counties farmland during this same stretch. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and central London skyline, Wembley Stadium arch.

The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 8h 10m.

Open North Atlantic Ocean, crossing south of Newfoundland's Grand Banks with no land visible for several hours before approaching the Irish coast and southwest England