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ORD → NAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline at takeoff and provides the most dramatic views of the Florida coastline and the vibrant, turquoise Great Bahama Bank during the descent into Nassau.
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Chicago Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Willis Tower, Lake Shore Drive, and the urban grid of Chicago during the initial climb.
Ohio River
The wide, meandering path of the Ohio River as the flight crosses from Indiana into Kentucky.
Florida Gold Coast
A long-distance view of the Florida peninsula, including the dense urban sprawl of Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Great Bahama Bank
Stunning neon-turquoise waters and underwater sand dunes that characterize the shallow Bahamian banks.
Choose the right side for the iconic 'Chicago turn' if the wind is from the west. The real highlight is the final 20 minutes of the flight; the right side typically offers a better view of the transition from the dark blue Gulf Stream to the neon-white shallows of the Bahamas. Afternoon flights may face some glare, so polarized sunglasses are recommended to see through the water surface.
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Lake Michigan
Aerial views of the southern shoreline and the Indiana Dunes National Park shortly after departure.
Appalachian Mountains
The rolling ridges of the eastern Appalachians and the lush greenery of the Great Smoky Mountains region.
Carolina Coastline
Distant views of the Atlantic Ocean and the barrier islands stretching along the South Carolina coast.
Northern Bahamian Cays
First glimpses of the Abaco Islands and the deep blue waters of the Atlantic trench before landing.
Early morning flights provide beautiful sunrise reflections off Lake Michigan on this side. During the final approach, look for the contrast between the deep ocean and the reefs of the northern Bahamas. For the best lighting, sit on the left for southbound morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane.
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Get eSIMs for BahamasDistance: 2,114 km (1,314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Route Type: International
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