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BNA → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft is superior, offering a spectacular approach over Lake Michigan with iconic views of the Chicago skyline and the Navy Pier during the descent into O'Hare.
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Nashville Skyline
A final look at downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River shortly after takeoff.
Ohio River Bend
Views of river traffic and industrial ports near the Louisville/Southern Indiana region.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
The dramatic transition from land to the deep blue expanse of the Great Lakes.
Chicago Skyline
The world-famous Willis Tower and the dense cluster of skyscrapers along the lakefront.
Soldier Field
The historic stadium and the Museum Campus visible as the plane tracks north toward the city.
The right side is essential for the 'Lake Approach.' If the wind is from the west, the plane often flies over Lake Michigan and turns west toward ORD, providing a front-row seat to the skyline. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography as the sun illuminates the city buildings from the east.
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Nashville Suburbs
Aerial views of the rolling green hills and residential areas surrounding Music City.
Ohio River Crossing
A clear view of the winding Ohio River marking the border between Kentucky and Indiana.
Indiana Farmland
Vast stretches of agricultural grid patterns and rural landscapes characteristic of the Midwest.
Benton County Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white wind turbines visible across the flat northern Indiana plains.
Sit toward the front or rear to avoid the wing for better ground visibility. This side is preferred if you enjoy seeing the sun set over the rural landscape during late afternoon flights.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 659 km (409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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