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ORD → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and provides the most dramatic approach over the Florida Everglades and Miami skyscrapers.
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Chicago Skyline
Unmatched views of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Nashville Basin
The rolling hills and urban center of Tennessee's capital city.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive, circular inland sea that dominates the landscape of southern Florida.
The Everglades
Vast wetlands and sawgrass marshes stretching to the horizon as you approach Miami.
Miami Skyline
Dramatic views of the Brickell financial district and downtown Miami skyscrapers on final approach.
This side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico in the distance. When landing at MIA, the right side typically provides the iconic 'fly-by' view of the city center if the plane approaches from the west.
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Lake Michigan
Aerial views of the deep blue lake and Chicago's shoreline immediately after departure.
Atlanta Suburbs
Vast urban sprawl of the Georgia capital visible halfway through the flight.
Space Coast
Distant views of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center as you enter Florida.
Florida Gold Coast
Continuous views of the Atlantic beaches from Jupiter down to Fort Lauderdale.
Port Everglades
The massive cruise terminal and industrial port areas during the final descent.
Choose this side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the better side for viewing the intricate canal systems of South Florida's eastern suburbs during descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,930 km (1,199 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: Domestic
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