About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to General Mitchell International (MKE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Milwaukee. While takeoff favors the right for Florida's lake landscape, the landing view of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's waterfront geography is more dramatic and distinctive. Left-side seats capture the most visually interesting portion of the flight.
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 seats capture the sprawl of greater Orlando and the chain of lakes that define central Florida's landscape. MCO typically departs eastbound (Runways 09L/09R), so right-side passengers get the best view of the city grid and water features as the aircraft climbs. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka (large shallow lake west of downtown), downtown Orlando skyline, the grid of smaller lakes dotting the region, Interstate 4 corridor.
What can I see when landing at General Mitchell International in Milwaukee?
When landing at General Mitchell International (MKE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best approach view of Milwaukee's urban core and Lake Michigan. MKE typically lands westbound (Runways 25L/25R), so left-side passengers see the lake, downtown skyline, and the distinctive geography of the Milwaukee River system as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan (dominant water body), downtown Milwaukee skyline, Milwaukee River and its confluence, the Menomonee River valley.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Milwaukee?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to General Mitchell International (MKE) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Orlando to Milwaukee flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses Tennessee and Kentucky, passing east of Nashville and west of the Appalachian foothills. The Ohio River is visible during the middle portion of the flight, running roughly parallel to the flight path. The landscape transitions from Florida's flat terrain through rolling hills of the Upper South, then into the flatter terrain of the Ohio Valley and eventually the glaciated plains of the Midwest. No major mountain ranges are encountered—the Appalachians remain well to the east. The flight passes over or near Louisville, Kentucky airspace. As the aircraft approaches the Midwest, the terrain becomes increasingly flat and agricultural.