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ORD → AVP
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (Scranton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the premier view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and follows the southern shorelines of the Great Lakes, providing a mix of urban architecture and vast water expanses.
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Chicago Skyline
Breathtaking views of Willis Tower and the Lake Michigan waterfront during the initial climb from O'Hare.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
Aerial perspective of the Indiana Dunes and the transition from urban sprawl to the southern lake tip.
Cleveland Coastline
Distant but clear views of the Lake Erie shoreline and the metropolitan area of Cleveland, Ohio.
Lake Erie
Glancing views of the Great Lake's horizon, often dotted with shipping vessels during clear weather.
Allegheny Plateau
The rugged, densely forested hills of North-Central Pennsylvania as the plane begins its descent.
Book an 'A' seat for the best Chicago skyline views on departure. On evening flights, this side faces north, protecting you from direct glare while providing a soft glow over the Great Lakes. Keep your camera ready in the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Midwest Farmland
The iconic geometric grid patterns of Indiana and Ohio farmlands, particularly vibrant during the growing season.
I-80 Corridor
Follow the main artery of American logistics as it carves through the rolling hills of the Midwest.
Susquehanna River
Dramatic views of the wide, winding river that defines the geography of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region.
Pocono Mountains
Rolling green ridges and deep valleys that characterize the approach into the Wyoming Valley.
Wyoming Valley
The dense urban cluster of Wilkes-Barre nestled tightly between steep mountain ridges during final approach.
Choose an 'F' seat for warm, golden-hour lighting over the Appalachian ridges during late afternoon flights. This side is particularly scenic during the autumn months when the Pennsylvania foliage turns vibrant shades of red and orange.
Book Hotels in ScrantonDistance: 1,014 km (630 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: AVP (41.338500976599995, -75.72339630130001)
Route Type: Domestic
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