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ORD → YXE
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (Saskatoon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline on departure and a more direct perspective of the Mississippi River and the transition into the vast Canadian prairies.
Chicago Skyline
Aerial views of the Willis Tower and the dense downtown grid shortly after takeoff from O'Hare.
Mississippi River
A clear crossing of the massive waterway marking the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Driftless Area
The unique, rugged unglaciated terrain of southwestern Wisconsin featuring deep valleys and ridges.
Twin Cities Outskirts
Potential views of the southern metropolitan sprawl of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
South Saskatchewan River
Winding blue waters carving through the prairie landscape as you approach Saskatoon.
Sit on the left (A seats) for evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Great Plains. This side avoids the harsh morning sun and provides the best angle for the Chicago skyline if the plane departs towards the east before turning northwest.
Lake Michigan
Expansive views of the deep blue Great Lake during the initial climb out of Chicago.
Land of 10,000 Lakes
The sparkling mosaic of glacial lakes across central and northern Minnesota.
Red River Valley
The incredibly flat and fertile agricultural basin forming the border between Minnesota and North Dakota.
Lake Diefenbaker
A massive reservoir in southern Saskatchewan visible as a distinct blue ribbon in the brown/green prairie.
Saskatoon Approach
Views of the industrial and residential patches of north Saskatoon depending on the landing runway.
The right side (F seats) is ideal for morning flights to see the sunlight reflecting off the thousands of Minnesota lakes. In winter, this side offers a stark, beautiful view of the snow-covered 'patchwork quilt' patterns of the northern agricultural fields.
Distance: 1,810 km (1,125 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: YXE (52.170799255371094, -106.6999969482422)
Route Type: International
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