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BOI → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides spectacular views of the rugged Wyoming wilderness and often secures a front-row seat to the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the ORD approach.
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Wind River Range
Jagged peaks and glaciers in the Wyoming Rockies visible early in the flight.
Bighorn Mountains
Vast forest landscapes and limestone cliffs across northern Wyoming.
Nebraska Sandhills
The unique rolling, grass-covered dunes of the Great Plains.
Mississippi River
A grand crossing of the 'Mighty Mississippi' near the Iowa-Illinois border.
Chicago Skyline
Iconic skyscrapers and the Lake Michigan shoreline during the final approach descent.
Morning flights are best on the left to keep the sun at your back. Keep an eye out for the Wind River Range about 45 minutes into the flight. If the plane approaches ORD from the east, the left side is essential for seeing the Willis Tower and Navy Pier.
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Snake River
The sinuous path of the river winding through the Idaho landscape near takeoff.
Medicine Bow Peak
The highest peak in southern Wyoming, often capped with snow into summer.
Platte River Valley
The historic path used by the Oregon and Mormon trails across the Nebraska plains.
Des Moines
A clear view of the Iowa state capital's golden dome and downtown area.
Midwestern Farmland
A mesmerizing geometric patchwork of green and gold fields across the heartland.
The right side is excellent for seeing the Platte River's path and the extensive wind farms of Iowa. This side is preferred for evening flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the many small lakes and rivers of the Midwest.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 2,307 km (1,434 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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