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FLL → MDW
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior experience, featuring the Atlantic coastline during departure and a high-probability view of the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline upon arrival at Midway.
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Florida Gold Coast
Stunning views of the Atlantic beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway during the initial climb.
Space Coast
Views of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral as the flight tracks north along the Florida coast.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The eastern ridges of the Appalachian chain, offering deep greens in summer and vibrant colors in autumn.
Chicago Skyline
A breathtaking view of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers when approaching Midway from the south or east.
Gary & Lake Michigan
The industrial shoreline of Indiana and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan just before landing.
The highlight of this side is the approach into Chicago. If landing on Runways 31C or 4R, you will get a spectacular view of the city center. For the best lighting, a morning flight provides the best sun angle for the Atlantic coast, while a late afternoon flight offers a golden-hour glow on the Chicago skyline. Keep your camera ready as soon as the plane crosses the Indiana-Illinois border.
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The Everglades
Vast, grassy wetlands extending toward the Gulf of Mexico shortly after departing Fort Lauderdale.
Lake Okeechobee
Florida's massive freshwater lake visible as the plane heads north through the center of the peninsula.
Great Smoky Mountains
The rolling, often hazy peaks of the Southern Appalachians visible as you cross over Tennessee.
The Ohio River
A major waterway marking the border between Kentucky and Indiana, featuring heavy barge traffic.
Midwestern Grid
The highly organized geometric patterns of Indiana farmland stretching toward the horizon.
Early in the flight, watch for the distinct transition from suburban South Florida to the wild Everglades. In the winter months, look for snow-covered fields in Indiana which highlight the rural grid system. Seats forward of the wing are recommended to avoid heat haze from the engines, especially when photographing the mountains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,881 km (1,169 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Route Type: Domestic
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