While the left side offers a nice glimpse of Disney World at takeoff and distant Rockies during cruise, the right side's arrival into Seattle—with Puget Sound, the city skyline, and the Olympic Mountains all visible together—delivers the more memorable and dramatic scenery overall.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, then the Rocky Mountains near the Colorado-Wyoming border, before crossing the Cascade Range into the Puget Sound lowlands near Seattle.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MCO
LEFTMCO's typical north-flow departure (runway 36) climbs straight out over Orlando's lake country, then banks left toward the northwest heading for Seattle. That turn puts Walt Disney World and Downtown Orlando's skyline briefly in view on the left side before the plane levels off over central Florida's flat, lake-studded terrain.
Landing at SEA
RIGHTOn the descent into SEA from the east, the aircraft crosses the Cascade foothills before turning to align with the north-south runways. That final turn swings the right side of the plane toward Puget Sound, giving passengers a sweeping view of downtown Seattle's skyline and the water before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Seattle. While the left side offers a nice glimpse of Disney World at takeoff and distant Rockies during cruise, the right side's arrival into Seattle—with Puget Sound, the city skyline, and the Olympic Mountains all visible together—delivers the more memorable and dramatic scenery overall.
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 typical north-flow departure (runway 36) climbs straight out over Orlando's lake country, then banks left toward the northwest heading for Seattle. That turn puts Walt Disney World and Downtown Orlando's skyline briefly in view on the left side before the plane levels off over central Florida's flat, lake-studded terrain. Notable sights include: Walt Disney World (Cinderella Castle, Epcot's dome), Downtown Orlando skyline, Central Florida lakes.
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into SEA from the east, the aircraft crosses the Cascade foothills before turning to align with the north-south runways. That final turn swings the right side of the plane toward Puget Sound, giving passengers a sweeping view of downtown Seattle's skyline and the water before touchdown. Notable sights include: Puget Sound, Seattle skyline and Space Needle, Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountains.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Seattle?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes 5h 50m.
What does the Orlando to Seattle flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Great Plains of Kansas and Nebraska, then the Rocky Mountains near the Colorado-Wyoming border, before crossing the Cascade Range into the Puget Sound lowlands near Seattle.