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BJX → MDW
Which side of the plane to sit from Del Bajío International Airport (Del Bajio) to Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer distinct beauty, the Right Side is superior for its views of the rugged Sierra Madre Oriental at the start and the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the final approach into Midway.
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Sierra Madre Oriental
Stunning views of the jagged mountain peaks and deep valleys of the eastern range as you head north from Bajio.
The Ozark Plateau
The landscape shifts to dense forests and rolling hills as you traverse southern Missouri.
Chicago Skyline
Unbeatable views of the Willis Tower and the dense downtown skyscrapers during the standard descent pattern into Midway.
Lake Michigan
The deep blue waters of the lake provide a beautiful backdrop if the pilot loops the aircraft from the east for landing.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The highlight of this side is the approach into Chicago; if the wind is from the south, the plane often banks over the lake, providing a full panorama of the city. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the haze over the Ozarks.
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Mexican Highlands
Expansive views of the high-altitude semi-arid plateau of Guanajuato and San Luis Potosi shortly after takeoff.
Chihuahuan Desert
Dramatic transition into the vast desert landscapes as the flight crosses into the southern United States border region.
Midwestern Patterns
The geometric precision of center-pivot irrigation and vast agricultural fields across Kansas and Missouri.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the desert. It is also ideal for observing the complex weather fronts that often move across the Great Plains. Keep your window shade up as you cross the Rio Grande to see the stark contrast in land use across the border.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,646 km (1,644 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min
Departure: BJX (20.9935, -101.481003)
Arrival: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Route Type: International
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