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MOB → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Mobile Regional Airport (Mobile) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner, offering coastal views at takeoff and the iconic Chicago skyline against Lake Michigan on the approach.
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Mobile Bay
A stunning view of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and the historic USS Alabama battleship immediately after takeoff.
Nashville
Catch the urban sprawl of Tennessee's capital city and the Cumberland River as you cross into the Midwest.
Ohio River
The wide, sweeping bend of the river that marks the boundary between Kentucky and Indiana.
Chicago Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the lakefront parks during the descent.
Lake Michigan
The vast, ocean-like horizon of the Great Lake as the plane turns for its final approach into O'Hare.
Sit on the right for the iconic 'Lake Approach.' Most flights from the south fly north over Lake Michigan before turning west, placing the entire skyline in view. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the buildings, while night flights provide a spectacular view of the city lights.
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Tombigbee River
Scenic views of the winding river system and wetlands in Western Alabama.
Shawnee National Forest
A lush green expanse covering the southern tip of Illinois during the mid-flight transit.
The Midwestern Grid
The fascinating, perfectly square agricultural layouts of the American heartland stretching to the horizon.
O'Hare Complex
A bird's-eye view of the massive terminal and runway layout of one of the world's busiest airports on final descent.
Choose the left side if you prefer seeing the expansive agricultural patterns of the Midwest and avoid direct afternoon sun. It offers an excellent view of the western Chicago suburbs like Naperville and Schaumburg.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,255 km (780 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: MOB (30.691200256348, -88.242797851562)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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