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ORD → LHR
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to London Heathrow Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for transcontinental flights to London as it offers potential views of the Greenland ice cap and the first landfall over the rugged Irish coastline.
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Chicago Shoreline
Panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and Navy Pier immediately after takeoff from O'Hare.
Lake Huron
Vast turquoise waters and the shoreline of Michigan's 'thumb' and Ontario.
Greenland Ice Cap
On northern flight paths, witness massive glaciers and floating icebergs in the North Atlantic.
Irish Atlantic Coast
The first sight of Europe featuring the dramatic cliffs and green fields of County Kerry or Mayo.
Snowdonia
The mountainous landscape of North Wales as the flight crosses into British airspace.
On winter night flights, sit on the left to maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic. For daytime flights, keep your camera ready roughly 4-5 hours in for Greenland's ice fields.
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Great Lakes Cities
The glowing urban grids of Detroit and Toronto are visible on clear night departures.
St. Lawrence River
The historic maritime gateway between the United States and Canada.
Cornwall Coast
The sandy beaches and rocky coves of Land's End at the southwestern tip of England.
Windsor Castle
Often visible on the final descent into Heathrow when landing from the west.
Central London
Aerial views of the Shard, Thames, and London Eye if the aircraft enters a southern holding stack.
The right side is ideal for the 'London tour' approach. If landing towards the west (the most common direction), you will likely see the city's main landmarks just before touchdown. Watch for the St. Lawrence Seaway during the first 90 minutes of flight.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 6,344 km (3,942 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 28 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Route Type: International
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