Flights Glasgow → Orlando
GLA → MCO
Route overview
The flight route connects Glasgow, Scotland, with Orlando, Florida, using a mix of Airbus A330 and Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The destination airport in Orlando sees an annual passenger traffic of nearly 50 million passengers, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Glasgow (GLA) → Orlando (MCO) route is operated by Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Orlando the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Orlando: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Orlando (MCO) heads west for about 6,627 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Orlando it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating GLA-MCO
Frequently asked questions about GLA-MCO
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Delta Air Lines.
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The Glasgow-Orlando route is about 6,627 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
