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ORD → YHZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Halifax)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Adirondack and White Mountain ranges, along with the dramatic northern coastline of the Bay of Fundy.
Lake Michigan Crossing
Aerial views of the deep blue waters and the sandy dunes of the Michigan coastline shortly after departure.
Adirondack Mountains
The high peaks of upstate New York offer dense forest canopies and rocky summits.
White Mountains
Dramatic views of New Hampshire's presidential range, including the prominent Mount Washington.
Bay of Fundy
The approach into Nova Scotia provides a clear look at the dramatic tides and red silt of the bay.
Sit on the left to avoid direct southern sun glare during the middle of the day. In the winter, the snow-capped White Mountains are exceptionally vibrant. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat Great Lakes region to the sudden verticality of the New England mountains.
Chicago Skyline
If departing to the east, the right side often captures the Willis Tower and the dense downtown grid.
Finger Lakes
The distinct, narrow glacial lakes of central New York are highly visible on a clear day.
Boston & Coastline
Distant views of the Massachusetts coast and the Boston metropolitan area to the south.
Nova Scotia South Shore
The rugged, island-dotted Atlantic coastline as the plane descends toward Halifax.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. During departure from ORD, if the plane takes off towards the west and loops back, the right side gets a full panorama of the city. Use a map to identify the unique long shapes of the Finger Lakes.
Distance: 1,989 km (1,236 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: YHZ (44.880798339799995, -63.508598327600005)
Route Type: International
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