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ORD → MHK
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Manhattan Regional Airport (Manhattan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline during departure and the distinct, rolling topography of the Flint Hills upon arrival in Kansas.
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Chicago Skyline
Aerial views of the Willis Tower and the dense urban grid of the Loop shortly after takeoff from O'Hare.
Mississippi River
A major crossing point near the border of Illinois and Missouri, featuring wide floodplains and barge traffic.
Flint Hills
The unique, unplowed tallgrass prairie ecosystem of Kansas, characterized by rhythmic, rolling limestone ridges.
Kansas River
The meandering 'Kaw' river valley as the flight descends into the Manhattan regional area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun while enjoying the best views of the Chicago city center. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the textured landscape of the Flint Hills, which are most vibrant during the late spring green-up or under the low light of late afternoon.
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Chicagoland Suburbs
A vast geometric sprawl of residential developments and industrial parks extending west from the airport.
Missouri River Valley
A view of the wide Missouri River as it carves through the loess hills of the Missouri-Kansas border region.
Tuttle Creek Lake
A massive reservoir just north of Manhattan, visible during the final approach pattern.
Bill Snyder Family Stadium
The home of K-State football and the surrounding Kansas State University campus on the final descent.
The right side is excellent for spotting landmarks in Manhattan itself, including the K-State campus and the dam at Tuttle Creek. If the flight departs O'Hare to the west, you will see the complex taxiway systems and the expansive suburban landscape of the Fox River Valley.
Book Hotels in ManhattanDistance: 804 km (500 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: MHK (39.14099884033203, -96.6707992553711)
Route Type: Domestic
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