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ORD → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the superior choice for this route because it offers the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline during the final approach into LaGuardia.
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Chicago Loop
A dramatic, close-up look at the Willis Tower and the dense cluster of skyscrapers in downtown Chicago during departure.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinctive parallel ridges and valleys of the folded mountains in Pennsylvania create a unique geographic pattern.
Manhattan Skyline
The premier aerial view of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and the Midtown skyscrapers during the descent.
Flushing Meadows
A low-altitude look at Citi Field and the Unisphere in Queens just seconds before the wheels touch the tarmac.
Request a window seat on the right for the potential 'Expressway Visual' approach, which banks past the Manhattan skyline. Late afternoon flights are ideal, as the setting sun provides golden hour lighting on the New York buildings.
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
Clear views of the blue waters and the wealthy northern suburbs of Chicago immediately after takeoff.
Rust Belt Industry
An aerial perspective of the massive steel mills and industrial complexes in Gary, Indiana.
Susquehanna River
Observation of the wide, winding river as it cuts through the mountains of central Pennsylvania.
George Washington Bridge
A view of the massive suspension bridge connecting New Jersey to Upper Manhattan on specific northern approaches.
The left side is best for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and provides excellent views of the Chicago coast. If the flight lands from the north, you will see the Hudson River and the Bronx more clearly.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,177 km (731 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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