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ORD → ELM
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Elmira Corning Regional Airport (Elmira)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Chicago skyline upon departure, the sweeping expanse of the Great Lakes, and a high-altitude vantage point of Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes region during the descent.
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Chicago Skyline
Unmatched views of the Willis Tower and the downtown lakefront during eastbound departures from O'Hare.
Lake Michigan Coastline
Aerial perspective of the southern tip of the lake and the transition from urban sprawl to Michigan greenery.
Southern Ontario
Clear views across Lake Erie toward the Canadian shore and the fertile agricultural lands of the Niagara Peninsula.
Niagara Falls
On a clear day and a northern flight track, the mist from the falls is visible in the distance near Buffalo.
Finger Lakes Region
Stunning views of the long, narrow glacial lakes like Canandaigua and Seneca as the plane begins its final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the best lake views. If the flight path takes a northern arc, you might catch a distant glimpse of the Niagara River's mist. The descent into Elmira provides a great look at the steep-sided valleys characteristic of the Southern Tier.
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Gary Industrial Zone
A fascinating look at the massive steel mills and industrial infrastructure along the Indiana shoreline.
Cleveland Lakefront
Views of downtown Cleveland, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Presque Isle State Park
The unique arched peninsula of Erie, Pennsylvania, reaching out into the blue waters of Lake Erie.
Allegheny Plateau
Dense forest canopies and rolling ridges of the Pennsylvania-New York border region.
Chemung River
The winding river that carves through the valley where Elmira and Corning are located.
Choose the right side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the industrial heartland and the Appalachian plateau. This side is better for spotting the urban centers of Cleveland and Erie. During autumn, the right side provides exceptional views of the fall foliage across the dense forests of northern Pennsylvania as you cross the state line into New York.
Book Hotels in ElmiraDistance: 909 km (565 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: ELM (42.1599006652832, -76.8916015625)
Route Type: Domestic
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