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MDW → LIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (Little Rock)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views, including the Chicago skyline upon departure and the dramatic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers mid-flight.
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Chicago Skyline
Aerial views of the Willis Tower and Lake Michigan shoreline during initial climb-out from Midway.
Illinois Prairie
Expansive views of the geometric patterns of the Midwestern 'Corn Belt' farmland.
Mississippi-Ohio Confluence
The striking visual point where the blue Ohio River meets the muddy Mississippi River near Cairo, Illinois.
Reelfoot Lake
A unique, swampy lake formed by the 1811-12 New Madrid earthquakes, visible just across the border in Tennessee.
St. Francis River
Winding river systems and flooded timber areas of eastern Arkansas as you begin the descent.
Book a window seat on the left for the best chance to see the Chicago skyline if the winds are blowing from the south. This side is also better for sunrise views if taking an early morning flight, though the glare can be intense. Watch for the 'Cairo' peninsula where two of America's largest rivers join.
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Joliet Industrial Hub
Massive rail yards and logistics centers that define the industrial corridor southwest of Chicago.
Greers Ferry Lake
A sprawling blue reservoir in the foothills of the Ozarks, visible during the final phase of the flight.
The Ozark Fringe
The rolling, forested hills of the Boston Mountains visible to the west as you enter Arkansas air space.
Arkansas River Valley
The broad, meandering Arkansas River as the plane aligns for its final approach into Little Rock.
Choose the right side if you prefer sunset views on evening flights. It provides a better perspective of the terrain transition from the flat Illinois plains to the rolling hills of the Ozark plateau. On approach into LIT, you will often see the Pinnacle Mountain landmark in the distance to the west.
Book Hotels in Little RockDistance: 876 km (544 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: LIT (34.729400634799994, -92.2242965698)
Route Type: Domestic
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