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ORD → CHS
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and the historic Charleston peninsula during the landing sequence.
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Chicago Loop
Spectacular views of the Willis Tower and lakefront parks immediately following an eastbound departure from O'Hare.
Ohio River Valley
Follow the meandering curves of the Ohio River as it carves through the rural landscape of Kentucky.
Appalachian Plateau
Dense forest cover and rugged terrain of the southern Appalachian mountain system.
Charleston Peninsula
Unrivaled views of the Battery, historic steeples, and the Ravenel Bridge on the final approach into CHS.
Sit on the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. For the best view of the Charleston peninsula, look out the window as the plane turns inland from the coast; this view is highly dependent on wind direction and landing runway.
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Lake Michigan Coastline
Aerial view of the southern tip of Lake Michigan and the industrial shoreline of Indiana.
Cincinnati Skyline
Clear views of the Ohio River and the downtown Cincinnati area during the mid-flight cruise.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The rolling, hazy peaks of the Appalachian range as the flight passes over West Virginia and Virginia.
Carolina Lowcountry
The intricate network of salt marshes and tidal creeks north of Charleston Harbor.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic horizon. During the descent, watch for the geometric patterns of the coastal islands and inland waterways near the Santee River.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,224 km (761 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Route Type: Domestic
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