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ORD → ATW
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Appleton International Airport (Appleton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the Lake Michigan shoreline, including the northern Chicago suburbs and the Milwaukee skyline, which are the scenic highlights of this short regional hop.
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Chicago North Shore
Bird's-eye views of the affluent lakefront communities and scenic ravines stretching from Evanston up to Waukegan.
Milwaukee Skyline
Clear views of the Fiserv Forum, the Art Museum, and the downtown skyscrapers as the plane cruises north.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
The dramatic contrast between the deep blue of the Great Lake and the urban/industrial shoreline of southeastern Wisconsin.
Port of Milwaukee
Industrial docks and massive cargo ships frequently visible at the mouth of the Milwaukee River.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over Lake Michigan. Ask for a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Milwaukee skyline. The flight is very short (often under 35 minutes in the air), so have your camera ready immediately after takeoff.
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O'Hare Complex
A massive aerial perspective of one of the world's busiest airports and its intricate runway system during climb-out.
Midwestern Farmland
A classic patchwork quilt of green and gold fields and dairy farms as you cross the Illinois-Wisconsin border.
Lake Winnebago
The enormous inland lake becomes visible on the left side during the final descent phase into the Fox Cities area.
Lower Fox River
The winding waterway that defines the region's geography and industrial history comes into view just before landing.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light reflecting off the Wisconsin landscape. During the descent, keep an eye out for the vast expanse of Lake Winnebago, which is a major navigation landmark for pilots in the region.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 258 km (160 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: ATW (44.258098602299995, -88.51909637450001)
Route Type: Domestic
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