Seeing Epcot from a plane5 ★
Its 180-ft Spaceship Earth geodesic sphere is the park's signature. Look for the silver ball at the front and the countries of World Showcase ringing a lagoon behind it.
12 of our routes pass it. Florida · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Orlando to Los Angeles: sit on the left, on the climb, 6 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Orlando | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Orlando to Monterrey | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to San Salvador | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Los Angeles | Left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Panama City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Fort Myers | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to San Diego | Left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Cancun | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Key West | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Houston | Left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to San Jose | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Sarasota | Right | 7 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Epcot from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (7 of 12). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Epcot from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Epcot at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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