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GRU → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the turquoise Caribbean islands, the Atlantic coastline of Florida, and a dramatic approach over Lake Michigan into Chicago.
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Bahamian Cays
Stunning contrasts between deep blue ocean and neon-turquoise shallow waters around the Bahamas.
Atlantic Sunrise
Since this is a northbound flight, the right side faces east, providing a spectacular sunrise over the ocean.
Florida Shoreline
Clear views of the Atlantic beaches, Cape Canaveral, and the barrier islands of the US East Coast.
Lake Michigan
The vast, sea-like expanse of Lake Michigan provides a beautiful backdrop during the final descent into Chicago.
The right side is the winner for daytime scenery. Because GRU-ORD flights typically depart in the evening, you will wake up to a sunrise on this side. Keep your window shade down during the night to avoid waking others, but open it as you pass the Caribbean for the best colors. On the final approach into ORD, the right side often looks out over the lake, offering a sense of the city's scale against the water.
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Amazon Rainforest
Vast stretches of deep green canopy and the winding tributaries of the Amazon river system.
São Paulo Sprawl
The massive, dense urban landscape of Brazil's largest metropolis immediately after takeoff.
Chicago Skyline
A classic view of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers when the flight approaches ORD from the south.
Cuban Coast
Views of the northern keys and the varied terrain of the island of Cuba during the mid-flight transition.
Most flights from GRU to ORD are overnight. For the left side, the best views occur during the second half of the flight. As you approach Chicago, if the plane enters from the south and lands toward the west, the left side offers the most direct view of the downtown skyline. Use a tracking app to monitor if the flight path crosses over the city.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 8,428 km (5,237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 55 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: International
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