BUF to MCO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 1,630 km (1,013 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MCO to BUF).
How far is it from Buffalo to Orlando?
The great-circle distance between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 1,630 km (1,013 mi, 880 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BUF to MCO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCO is roughly south of BUF.
How is the BUF to MCO route written in code?
The pair is written BUF-MCO in IATA codes and KBUF-KMCO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF (KBUF), Orlando International Airport is MCO (KMCO).
| BUF | MCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport | Orlando International Airport |
| ICAO code | KBUF | KMCO |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 728 ft | 96 ft |
| Rank by connections | #406 | #52 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MCO sits 632 ft (193 m) lower than BUF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUF to MCO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Buffalo from Orlando?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are 1,630 km (1,013 mi, 880 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUF to MCO?
A typical nonstop flight between BUF and MCO takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCO from BUF?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) lies roughly south of Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Which airlines fly BUF to MCO?
2 airlines appear on the BUF-MCO route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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