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AVP → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (Scranton) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenic variety, featuring views of the Great Lakes (Erie and Michigan) and the iconic Chicago skyline during the standard approach patterns into O'Hare.
Pocono Mountains
Lush forested landscapes and rolling hills immediately after departing the Scranton area.
Lake Erie Coastline
Views of the shoreline near Cleveland and the transition from land to the vast Great Lakes.
Lake Michigan
The deep blue waters of Lake Michigan visible as the aircraft begins its final descent into Illinois.
Chicago Skyline
A stunning view of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers when the flight path tracks over the lake.
O'Hare Operations
A top-down perspective of the complex runway and terminal layout of one of the world's busiest hubs.
The right side is essential for the Chicago skyline. Pilots often fly 'downwind' past the city over the lake before turning back for landing. Evening flights offer spectacular sunsets reflecting off Lake Michigan.
Appalachian Ridges
Aerial views of the distinct folded mountain structures of the central Pennsylvania wilderness.
Heartland Patchwork
The vast geometric patterns of Ohio and Indiana farmland stretching toward the horizon.
Chicagoland Sprawl
The dense urban development and intricate highway systems of the southern Chicago suburbs.
On morning flights, the left side provides excellent lighting as the sun is positioned to the south. Watch for the Susquehanna River shortly after takeoff for a scenic look at Pennsylvania's river valleys.
Distance: 1,014 km (630 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: AVP (41.338500976599995, -75.72339630130001)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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