Which side to sit on flying from Orlando (MCO)?
Flying out of MCO: mornings, usually the left; afternoons, usually the right; evenings, usually the left. Some routes flip with the sun, so check your time of day.
The better side for flights leaving at that time and its usual score: landmark points after glare, plus any sunset. ☀ means that side also has more sun glare. Tap a side to open that flight; tap a column to sort by it.
Flying out of Orlando
| To | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta ATL Orlando, Atlanta | Left6 pts | Right26 pts | Right32 pts |
| Charlotte CLT Orlando, Jacksonville | Left12 pts | Right15 pts | Left17 pts |
| Chicago ORD Chicago, Orlando | Left33 pts | Right27 pts | Left57 pts |
| Dallas-Fort Worth DFW Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Texas Motor Speedway | Left26 pts | Left23 pts | Left53 pts |
| Denver DEN Orlando, Hot Springs National Park | Left12 pts | Right13 pts | Left23 pts |
| Newark EWR Orlando, Washington DC Mall | Left23 pts | Right36 pts | Right52 pts |
| Philadelphia PHL Orlando, Chesapeake Bay | Left14 pts | Right17 pts | Left35 pts |
Flying into Orlando
On the climb out of MCO
- Orlando: left on most routes
- Kennedy Space Ctr: right on most routes
- Cape Canaveral: right on most routes
On the way down into MCO
- Cape Canaveral: left on most routes (left on 10, right on 1 of 20)
- Kennedy Space Ctr: left on most routes
- Orlando: left on most routes (left on 6, right on 1 of 20)
- Camping World Stadium: left on most routes
- Epic Universe: right on most routes
- SeaWorld Orlando: right on most routes
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, with no clouds. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side of the plane sees Orlando on takeoff from MCO?
Usually the left. It depends on the route and the runway in use: open your route for its usual climb-out.
Which side is best flying out of Orlando in the morning?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Orlando in the afternoon?
Usually the right. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Orlando in the evening?
Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.