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ORD → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this overnight journey, offering the best chance to witness the Aurora Borealis over the Atlantic and potential views of the Greenland ice cap.
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Lake Michigan
Expansive views of the deep blue lake immediately after departing Chicago's O'Hare.
Aurora Borealis
High probability of seeing the Northern Lights during the dark mid-flight hours over the North Atlantic.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On northerly tracks, witness the stark white glaciers and rugged fjords of southern Greenland.
Jutland Peninsula
Views of the Danish coastline and North Sea wind farms as the flight enters European airspace.
Northern Poland
Aerial perspectives of the Masurian Lake District and the Vistula River valley during descent.
Book a window seat on the left for the best aurora spotting; keep the cabin lights dim and look north. This side is also preferred for seeing the midnight sun in peak summer months. Check the flight path on your screen; if tracking north of 60 degrees latitude, have your camera ready for Greenland's glaciers roughly 4-5 hours into the flight.
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Chicago Skyline
Iconic views of the Willis Tower and Lakefront if the plane departs toward the east.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway separating the US and Canada visible during the first two hours.
Atlantic Sunrise
A spectacular sunrise over the ocean horizon as the flight approaches the European continent.
North German Plain
A patchwork of agricultural fields and small villages across Northern Germany and Western Poland.
Warsaw City Center
Excellent views of the Palace of Culture and Science and modern skyscrapers on final approach to WAW.
The right side is ideal for travelers who enjoy watching the sunrise, which occurs early during this eastbound crossing. For the best Chicago skyline views on departure, hope for a runway 10 takeoff. During the final approach into Warsaw Chopin, the right side often provides a more direct view of the city's growing financial district and historic center.
Book Hotels in WarsawDistance: 7,519 km (4,672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 51 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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