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DFW → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer scenic views of the American heartland, the right side is the clear winner for its potential to showcase the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline during the final approach into O'Hare.
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Dallas Skyline
Clear views of the Reunion Tower and the distinct skyscrapers of downtown Dallas shortly after departure.
Ozark Mountains
The rolling, forested hills of southern Missouri providing a lush green contrast to the plains.
Mississippi River
A majestic crossing of North America's largest river system, often near the St. Louis area.
Chicago Loop
World-class views of the Willis Tower, Cloud Gate, and the dense architecture of downtown Chicago.
Lake Michigan
The deep blue expanse of the lake, often visible as the pilot banks the plane for final alignment.
Request the right side for the 'Lake Arrival.' When ORD is landing to the west, planes fly out over Lake Michigan and turn 180 degrees, placing the entire Chicago skyline directly in your window. Morning flights are best as the sun illuminates the city buildings from the east.
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DFW Airport Complex
An aerial perspective of one of the world's largest airport layouts immediately after takeoff.
Oklahoma Plains
The transition from the Texas metroplex to the vast, geometric agricultural grids of rural Oklahoma.
Missouri River
Views of the winding riverbeds and fertile floodplains near the Kansas and Missouri border.
Western Suburbs
The expansive residential sprawl of Naperville and Aurora as the plane descends toward Chicago.
The left side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Great Plains. It also offers a great view of the massive DFW terminal structure if taking off to the north. Watch for the Mississippi River crossing approximately an hour into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,291 km (802 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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