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CLT → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Chicago skyline and the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline during the typical landing approach from the south or east.
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Uptown Charlotte
Catch a quick glimpse of Charlotte's financial district skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from CLT.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Aerial views of the rolling, hazy peaks of the Appalachian range in North Carolina and Virginia.
Ohio River
The flight path crosses this major waterway, providing a clear view of its winding path through the border states.
Chicago Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, and the Lake Michigan lakefront during descent.
Book a window seat on the left side to maximize your chance of seeing the Chicago skyline. During afternoon flights, the sun is behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the city and the lake. Look for the Willis Tower specifically as you begin your final descent into O'Hare.
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Appalachian Plateau
View the rugged, densely forested terrain of West Virginia and eastern Kentucky from high altitude.
Midwest Farmland
The classic patchwork quilt pattern of Indiana's agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.
Indiana Dunes
The sandy northern coast of Indiana where the land meets the deep blue of Lake Michigan.
ORD Airport Layout
A great perspective of the massive runway complex and terminal structure of O'Hare as the plane touches down.
The right side is ideal for morning flights, as the rising sun illuminates the landscape of the Midwest. It also provides a better view of the vastness of Lake Michigan if the flight path takes you over the water before turning west toward the airport runways.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 965 km (600 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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