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PVD → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (Providence) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenic diversity, featuring the spectacular Finger Lakes of New York and an expansive perspective of the Great Lakes coastline during the approach into Chicago.
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Hudson River Valley
Panoramic views of the historic waterway and the surrounding highlands shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
The Finger Lakes
A spectacular view of the eleven long, narrow glacial lakes that define central New York's landscape.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Tracking along the northern Ohio coast, offering views of Buffalo, Erie, and the Cleveland metropolitan area.
Lake Michigan & Navy Pier
A dramatic crossing of the lake with views of the Chicago shoreline, beaches, and Navy Pier on final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun and see the Finger Lakes clearly. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Lake Michigan shoreline; the contrast between the deep blue water and the Chicago grid is one of the most photographed views in domestic aviation.
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Providence Skyline
A quick glimpse of the Rhode Island State House and downtown Providence immediately after takeoff.
The Catskills
Dense forest canopies and rolling peaks as the flight traverses southeastern New York.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct 'ridge and valley' geological formations of northern Pennsylvania and the Allegheny Plateau.
Chicago Loop
On southern arrival patterns, this side provides a stunning view of the Willis Tower and the dense urban core.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to witness the sunset over the Midwestern plains. During descent, if the wind is from the west, the left side often captures the most direct view of the downtown skyscrapers as the plane aligns with the southern runways.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,363 km (847 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: PVD (41.732601, -71.42040300000001)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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