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ORD → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior journey featuring the Chicago lakefront, the rolling peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains, and a stunning descent along the Florida Atlantic coastline including the Space Coast.
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
Deep blue waters and the winding coastline of northern Indiana and Illinois during departure.
Great Smoky Mountains
Aerial perspective of the mist-covered ridges of the southern Appalachian range over Tennessee and North Carolina.
Kennedy Space Center
Clear views of launch pads and the massive Vehicle Assembly Building near Cape Canaveral if the route stays coastal.
Florida Gold Coast
A continuous string of white sand beaches and turquoise waters from West Palm Beach down to Fort Lauderdale.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for clearer photos of the coastline and to avoid harsh glare. As you enter Florida, keep your eyes peeled for the unique turquoise hues of the reefs just off the Atlantic coast. This side is also better for spotting the VAB at NASA during the final hour of flight.
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Chicago Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers shortly after departure from O'Hare.
Atlanta Metro
The sprawling urban landscape and dense forest canopy of the South's largest metropolitan hub.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive circular expanse of Florida's largest freshwater lake appearing as a vast inland sea.
The Everglades
The unique 'River of Grass' ecosystem with its intricate network of wetlands and sawgrass visible during the descent.
Choose the right side for late afternoon or evening flights to catch a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Mexico in the distance or reflecting off the Everglades. During the final approach into FLL, the right side provides the best view of the sprawling suburban landscape and the vast protected wetlands that border the city to the west.
Book Hotels in Fort LauderdaleDistance: 1,905 km (1,184 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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