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ORD → YKF
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Waterloo Airport (Waterloo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon takeoff from ORD and provides a better vantage point for the urban corridors of Detroit and Windsor before the descent into Waterloo.
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Chicago Loop
The best view of the Willis Tower, the Navy Pier, and the world-famous Chicago skyline shortly after takeoff.
Indiana Dunes
The unique sand dunes and industrial shoreline along the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Detroit-Windsor Border
Views of the Ambassador Bridge and the dense urban landscape of the Motor City across the Detroit River.
Lake St. Clair
The heart-shaped lake known for its shallow, bright blue waters between Michigan and Ontario.
The Grand River
The winding waterway that defines the landscape of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge as you land.
This is the 'money' side for the Chicago departure. If the plane takes off towards the east, the skyline view is legendary. On evening flights, the sunset over Lake St. Clair can be breathtaking. Be prepared for strong afternoon sun as the plane heads east-northeast.
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Chicago North Side
Potential views of Wrigley Field and the affluent lakeside neighborhoods as you climb over Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan Traverse
A vast expanse of deep blue water as the flight crosses from Illinois toward the Michigan shoreline.
Michigan Woodlands
Dense forest canopies and small inland lakes of the Michigan lower peninsula during mid-flight cruise.
Lake Huron Southern Tip
The turquoise waters near Sarnia and the transition from American to Canadian airspace.
Ontario Farmland
The distinctively neat agricultural grids and Mennonite farmsteads of the Waterloo Region during final approach.
Sit on this side for a more tranquil view and to avoid the direct glare of the sun on morning flights. In the autumn, this side offers spectacular views of the changing foliage in rural Ontario. Keep an eye out for the distinctive white wind turbines near the shoreline.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 636 km (395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: YKF (43.4608001709, -80.3786010742)
Route Type: International
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