Flights Orlando → Glasgow
MCO → GLA
Route overview
The flight route connects Orlando with Glasgow, operating with a mix of Airbus A330 and Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The destination airport in Glasgow sees over six million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Orlando (MCO) → Glasgow (GLA) route is operated by Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Orlando the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Glasgow: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Orlando (MCO) to Glasgow (GLA) heads north-east for about 6,627 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Orlando the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Glasgow it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
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 MCO-GLA
Frequently asked questions about MCO-GLA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
