While left offers interesting Florida lake views during takeoff, right seats dominate the flight with superior scenery during the long descent into San Antonio, where the Hill Country and Balcones Escarpment provide genuine topographic interest absent from most of the flight path.
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Flight Path
Orlando to San Antonio is 1,039 miles (1,672 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Louisiana-Texas border region with Mississippi River delta and coastal plains; transition from flat Gulf Coast terrain to gradually rising terrain as you approach the Texas Hill Country; scattered lakes and reservoirs across central Texas including portions of the Edwards Plateau
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MCO
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the Atlantic coastal region and inland lakes as you climb out westward. You'll see the chain of lakes that dot central Florida's landscape, including parts of the Orlando metropolitan area receding below.
Landing at SAT
RIGHTRight seats provide excellent views during descent into San Antonio. You'll see the Hill Country terrain rising to the north and the city sprawling across the plateau, with the Balcones Escarpment visible as the landscape transitions from flat to rolling terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to San Antonio International (SAT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to San Antonio. While left offers interesting Florida lake views during takeoff, right seats dominate the flight with superior scenery during the long descent into San Antonio, where the Hill Country and Balcones Escarpment provide genuine topographic interest absent from most of the flight path.
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. Left seats offer views of the Atlantic coastal region and inland lakes as you climb out westward. You'll see the chain of lakes that dot central Florida's landscape, including parts of the Orlando metropolitan area receding below. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka, Wekiwa Springs area lakes, Orlando urban sprawl, Atlantic coastal plains to the east.
What can I see when landing at San Antonio International in San Antonio?
When landing at San Antonio International (SAT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during descent into San Antonio. You'll see the Hill Country terrain rising to the north and the city sprawling across the plateau, with the Balcones Escarpment visible as the landscape transitions from flat to rolling terrain. Notable sights include: Hill Country topography, Balcones Escarpment, San Antonio city grid, Colorado River valley.
How long is the flight from Orlando to San Antonio?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to San Antonio International (SAT) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,039 miles (1,672 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Orlando to San Antonio flight path pass over?
Louisiana-Texas border region with Mississippi River delta and coastal plains; transition from flat Gulf Coast terrain to gradually rising terrain as you approach the Texas Hill Country; scattered lakes and reservoirs across central Texas including portions of the Edwards Plateau