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MCO → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior aerial tour of the Appalachian Mountains and the most iconic approach to Chicago across Lake Michigan.
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Space Coast
Distant but visible views of the Florida coastline near Cape Canaveral during the climb.
Great Smoky Mountains
Breathtaking ridges and valleys of the Appalachian range across the TN/NC border.
Cincinnati Skyline
A clear view of the 'Queen City' and its bridges crossing the Ohio River.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
The premier view of the Chicago skyline and the blue waters of Lake Michigan on final approach.
The right side is highly recommended for the potential 'Lake Approach' into ORD, which yields world-class views of the Willis Tower and lakefront. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the Great Smoky Mountains mid-route.
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Orlando Theme Parks
Glimpse the sprawling resorts and Lake Apopka shortly after taking off from MCO.
Tennessee River
Vast views of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley along the Tennessee and Kentucky border.
Louisville Skyline
Detailed views of the Ohio River and the downtown area of Kentucky's largest city.
Suburban Chicago
The expansive western suburbs and the intricate 'spaghetti' highway interchanges near O'Hare.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you for better visibility and photos. It offers the best perspective of the Kentucky-Indiana border river systems and the agricultural patterns of the Midwest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,620 km (1,007 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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