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ICT → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (Wichita) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is typically superior for this route because it offers a more frequent and direct view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the standard arrival procedures into O'Hare.
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Mississippi River
An iconic crossing near the Quad Cities area, showing the massive river's industrial and natural scale.
Chicago Loop
Spectacular views of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers during the southern or eastern arrival patterns.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
The vast, sea-like expanse of the Great Lakes often becomes visible during the final 20 minutes of flight.
Navy Pier
Occasionally visible if the plane performs a wide turn over the lake before heading west into the airport.
This side is the winner for the Chicago approach. For the best experience, choose a window seat on a morning flight when the sun illuminates the city's glass towers and reflects off the lake. Keep your camera ready as soon as you descend below 10,000 feet.
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Flint Hills
Rolling tallgrass prairie landscapes in eastern Kansas shortly after departure from Wichita.
Des Moines Skyline
Distant views of the Iowa state capital and its gold-domed capitol building depending on the flight path.
Midwestern Patchwork
The intricate geometric patterns of Illinois and Iowa farmland stretching toward the horizon.
O'Hare Terminals
A close-up look at the vast runway network and terminal infrastructure during the final touchdown.
Sit forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Flint Hills. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind the aircraft on this side, providing excellent lighting for photography of the rural landscapes below.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 945 km (587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: ICT (37.649899, -97.433098)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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