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DEL → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an exceptional perspective of the Himalayan foothills during departure and a statistically better chance of viewing the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Chicago city profile during the standard arrival patterns into O'Hare.
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Himalayan Foothills
Dramatic views of the world's highest mountain range shortly after departure from Delhi.
Siberian Taiga
Massive expanses of untouched coniferous forests stretching across the Russian interior.
Arctic Sea Ice
Intricate patterns of cracked ice and frozen leads while traversing the high polar regions.
Canadian Shield
The rugged, lake-strewn landscape of northern Canada featuring ancient geological formations.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
Beautiful views of the coastline and the transition from water to the Chicago metropolitan area.
To maximize views of the Arctic, travel during the Northern Hemisphere summer (June-August) when the 'Midnight Sun' provides 24-hour visibility. Avoid sitting over the wings (typically rows 20-45 depending on aircraft) to ensure an unobstructed view of the terrain. The descent into Chicago usually starts over the Great Lakes, where the left side catches the morning sun reflecting off the water.
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Karakoram Range
Spectacular views of high-altitude peaks including the vicinity of K2 on a clear day.
Ural Mountains
The natural boundary between Europe and Asia, visible as the flight heads north through Russia.
High Arctic Plateau
The vast, desolate white expanse of the northernmost latitudes near the North Pole.
Hudson Bay
A massive inland sea that often remains frozen well into the summer months.
Chicago Loop
Iconic views of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers if the plane approaches from the East.
The right side is ideal for catching the first light of dawn as the aircraft moves south through Canada toward Chicago. If the flight path takes a more westerly route over the Arctic, this side provides the best view of the Brooks Range in Alaska. For the best landing views, be prepared for potential cloud cover over the Great Lakes, which is common during the winter months.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 12,021 km (7,470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 hrs 9 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: International
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