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ORD → ACY
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the industrial landscape of the southern Great Lakes, the iconic parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, and a magnificent view of the Philadelphia skyline during the descent.
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Gary Industrial Belt
The massive, fiery steel mills and industrial complexes of Northwest Indiana along the lakefront.
Midwestern Heartland
Infinite geometric patterns of agricultural fields stretching across Indiana and Ohio.
Appalachian Ridges
The unique, long parallel mountain ridges of Central Pennsylvania, especially striking in autumn.
Philadelphia Skyline
Often visible as a distinct cluster of towers to the south just before the aircraft enters New Jersey airspace.
New Jersey Pinelands
The vast, emerald-green Pine Barrens, a stark contrast to the surrounding urban corridors.
Jersey Shoreline
Views of the Atlantic City boardwalk, casinos, and the Atlantic Ocean as the plane banks for landing.
Select the right side for afternoon flights to capture the 'Golden Hour' lighting over the Appalachian ridges. This side is also preferred for the landing sequence at ACY, as it typically offers a better view of the coastal barrier islands and the Atlantic City skyline.
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Chicago Lakefront
Unmatched views of the Willis Tower and the iconic skyscraper-lined coast during eastbound departures.
Lake Michigan
Aerial perspective of the vast blue waters and the white sands of the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Cleveland & Lake Erie
Visuals of the Ohio shoreline and the busy maritime traffic on the second-smallest of the Great Lakes.
Susquehanna River
Watch the massive, winding river as it carves through the rugged terrain of northern Pennsylvania.
Pocono Mountains
Densely forested rolling hills that signify the transition into the Northeastern United States.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the high-contrast views of the Great Lakes. During takeoff from ORD, if the plane heads east, this side provides the most direct view of the Chicago skyline.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,156 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: ACY (39.45759963989258, -74.57720184326172)
Route Type: Domestic
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