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ORD → OKC
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline upon departure, followed by scenic views of the rolling Ozark fringes and the Arkansas River valley.
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Chicago Skyline
Dramatic views of the Willis Tower and downtown lakefront if the aircraft departs toward the east before turning south.
Illinois Heartland
Expansive views of the dense Midwestern agricultural grid and small farming communities.
Mississippi River
The crossing of the massive river system, often visible near the border of Illinois and Missouri.
Ozark Plateau
The landscape shifts from flat plains to the more rugged, forested hills of the northern Ozarks in Missouri.
Tulsa Metro
View of the Tulsa skyline and the winding Arkansas River as the flight enters northeastern Oklahoma.
Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the sunset across the plains. During departure, keep your camera ready for the Chicago lakefront if the plane takes an eastbound departure route. This side is also generally preferred for spotting the downtown Oklahoma City skyline during the final approach into OKC.
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O'Hare Terminals
Excellent views of the massive terminal complex and runway operations during taxi and takeoff.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri River often comes into view as the flight crosses mid-Missouri.
The Flint Hills
Vast stretches of unplowed tallgrass prairie and rolling limestone hills in eastern Kansas.
Great Plains Grid
The iconic 'patchwork quilt' of the American West, featuring circular center-pivot irrigation fields.
OKC Energy Corridor
Views of the industrial outskirts and energy-related infrastructure north of Oklahoma City.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a great perspective of the transition from the humid East to the semi-arid Great Plains. Watch for the distinct change in geology and vegetation patterns as you cross from Missouri into Kansas and Oklahoma.
Book Hotels in Oklahoma CityDistance: 1,114 km (692 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)
Route Type: Domestic
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