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BRU → ORD

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side is generally superior due to the high probability of passing over the breathtaking glaciers of Southern Greenland and the rugged, uninhabited landscapes of Northern Canada.

Right Side Highlights
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Scottish Highlands

Rugged peaks and deep lochs of Northern Scotland are often visible shortly after reaching cruise altitude.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

Spectacular views of massive glaciers, deep fjords, and the vast white expanse of the southern ice cap.

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Iceberg Alley

Spot massive white icebergs floating in the dark blue waters off the coast of Labrador, Canada.

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Quebec Boreal Forest

An endless carpet of green wilderness dotted with thousands of small, pristine lakes.

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James Bay

The southern extension of Hudson Bay, featuring unique coastal patterns and arctic tundra transitions.

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Lake Michigan North Shore

Views of the affluent lakeside suburbs and sandy beaches as the plane descends toward Chicago.

The right side is the 'nature' choice. Greenland is the highlight; it typically appears 4 to 5 hours into the flight. Note that flight paths vary based on jet streams, so check the moving map early. Because you are flying west, the sun will be on the left (south) side for most of the journey, meaning the right side has more consistent lighting for photography without harsh glare.

Left Side Highlights
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Atlantic Horizon

Vast, open views of the North Atlantic, often featuring dramatic cloud formations and ocean sun-glint.

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Gulf of Saint Lawrence

Aerial views of the maritime corridor between Newfoundland and the Canadian mainland.

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Ontario Farmland

The geometric patterns of Southern Ontario's agricultural heartland as you approach the Great Lakes.

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Chicago Skyline

During the standard approach into O'Hare from the lake, this side offers the iconic view of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers.

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Soldier Field

The historic stadium and Museum Campus are visible if the flight path tracks south along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The left side is the 'urban' choice. To maximize your experience, keep your window shade open during the final 20 minutes of the flight; if the aircraft approaches ORD from the east over Lake Michigan, the left side provides a world-class view of the Chicago skyline. For daytime flights, this side also avoids direct glare from the sun when traveling westbound in the afternoon.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,675 km (4,148 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 51 min

Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)

Route Type: International

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