Manchester to Orlando flight path: MHT to MCO

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Orlando. The left side wins overall because the cruise phase runs roughly parallel to the Atlantic seaboard, offering passengers extended views of Long Island, the New Jersey shore, Chesapeake Bay, and the Outer Banks — far more varied and dramatic than the flat inland terrain and distant Appalachian ridgeline visible from the right.

During takeoff from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MHT on runway 17 southbound, the initial climb banks the aircraft over the Merrimack Valley, and passengers on the left (east-facing) side get a brief glimpse of the Boston skyline and the beginning of the New England coastline in the distance as the plane turns onto its southerly track. Notable sights include: Merrimack River, distant Boston skyline, rolling New Hampshire hills.

When landing at Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to MCO in south flow, the aircraft descends from the north with the right side facing west, giving passengers a good look at downtown Orlando's compact skyline and the lake-dotted terrain toward Walt Disney World before touchdown. Notable sights include: Downtown Orlando skyline, Lake Eola area, distant Walt Disney World lakes, central Florida citrus and lake country.

The flight from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) to Orlando International (MCO) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,143 miles (1,840 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Cruise track passes near Long Island and the New Jersey coastline, then continues over the Delmarva Peninsula, Chesapeake Bay, and the North Carolina Outer Banks before crossing into Georgia and central Florida.