Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Pico. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Florida Atlantic coastline and barrier islands during departure, then the open Atlantic for most of the transatlantic crossing, and finally the volcanic peaks of the Azores during approach. Left seats see mostly ocean for the majority of the flight.

During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and barrier islands as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Orlando. You'll see the Florida peninsula's eastern edge and offshore sandbars clearly during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline, Brevard County barrier islands, Indian River Lagoon system, Cape Canaveral area.

When landing at Pico (PIX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Pico. You'll see the dramatic volcanic terrain of the Azores islands, particularly the steep cliffs and calderas characteristic of Pico and neighboring São Jorge island to the west. Notable sights include: Pico volcano (2,351 m peak), São Jorge island cliffs, Faial island, Atlantic Ocean swells.

The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to Pico (PIX) takes Approximately 8.5 to 9.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 7-8 hours. Notable features include the Gulf Stream current (visible as temperature variations in ocean color), the Mid-Atlantic Ridge system (underwater, not visible), and the approach to the Azores archipelago. The Azores sit at approximately 38°N latitude, roughly 900 miles east of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Passengers may see occasional ships and the deep blue of the open Atlantic, but no significant land features exist between Florida and the Azores on this route.