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ARN β ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Arctic landscape and Greenland's interior ice cap with optimal lighting conditions for photography.
Jotunheimen Peaks
The Home of the Giants featuring some of Northern Europe's highest and most dramatic mountain peaks.
Greenland Ice Sheet
An endless, mesmerizing expanse of white ice and deep blue glacial crevasses stretching to the horizon.
Baffin Island
Rugged Arctic wilderness with sheer cliffs, massive glaciers, and frozen coastal inlets of northern Canada.
Hudson Bay Lowlands
The vast, untouched boreal forests and intricate water patterns of Northern Quebec and Ontario.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
Sweeping views of the lake's blue waters and the sandy coastline of the Michigan and Wisconsin border.
The right side is ideal for viewing the Greenland ice cap without sun glare. For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the icebergs and rugged Canadian terrain.
Stockholm Archipelago
Thousands of granite islands and forested islets visible immediately after takeoff from Arlanda airport.
Scandic Mountains
The rugged mountain range forming the border between Sweden and Norway, often covered in snow and ice.
Southern Greenland
Dramatic views of the jagged peaks and deep coastal fjords near the southern tip of the island.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, seen as you enter North American airspace.
Chicago Loop
Iconic views of the Willis Tower and the dense downtown skyline on the final approach into O'Hare.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the Chicago skyline during landing. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to manage the strong southern sunlight during the transatlantic crossing.
Distance: 6,856 km (4,260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 4 min
Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: International
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