Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Thomas to Orlando. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is more geographically distinctive and visually rewarding. The approach to MCO over central Florida's lake system and toward downtown Orlando provides better overall visual interest than the departure.

During takeoff from Cyril E King (STT), sit on the Right side for the best views. STT typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Right-side seats on a westbound departure offer immediate views of the British Virgin Islands and the deeper Atlantic basin. Eastbound departures favor left seats, but westbound is more common for MCO routing. Notable sights include: Charlotte Amalie harbor and downtown St. Thomas (directly below during initial climb), Sapphire Beach and the northeastern coast of St. Thomas, Water Island and Hassel Island in the harbor approaches, the deeper blue waters of the Atlantic transitioning from the turquoise shelf waters.

When landing at Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. MCO typically lands runway 09L/09R (eastbound) or 27L/27R (westbound). For northbound approaches from the Caribbean, runway 09 is standard. Left-side seats on approach show downtown Orlando, Lake Eustis, and the distinctive chain of lakes that characterize central Florida's geography. Notable sights include: Lake Eustis and the interconnected lake system of central Florida (visible as bright blue water bodies), downtown Orlando skyline with its cluster of mid-rise buildings, the Florida Turnpike corridor running north-south, the relatively flat terrain and orange groves of inland Orange County.

The flight from Cyril E King (STT) to Orlando International (MCO) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Bahamas (Great Abaco and Eleuthera islands visible as low landmasses if at lower cruise altitudes), then over the open Atlantic before reaching the Florida coast near Cape Canaveral. The Florida coastline shows the transition from coastal development to inland lakes and the beginning of central Florida's distinctive lake-dotted terrain.