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PVG → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the volcanic landscapes of Kamchatka and the best potential for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the Arctic crossing.
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Kamchatka Volcanic Belt
Spectacular views of Russia's snow-capped stratovolcanoes and rugged Siberian coastline.
Aurora Borealis
High probability of witnessing the Northern Lights during the night portion of the flight over polar latitudes.
Canadian High Arctic
Vast stretches of frozen tundra, glacial lakes, and the icy expanse of the Hudson Bay.
Chicago North Shore
Aerial perspective of the Illinois coastline and Northern Chicago suburbs during the final descent.
Keep your window shade open during the dark segments over the Arctic; this route is prime for Aurora Borealis sightings from autumn to spring. Watch the ground early in the flight for the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano. For the best night sky views, choose a seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare.
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Japanese Archipelago
Views of the northern coastline of Honshu and Hokkaido shortly after departure from Shanghai.
Aleutian Islands
A remote chain of volcanic islands stretching across the North Pacific into Alaska.
Pacific Sunrise
Dramatic sunrise views over the horizon as the flight crosses the International Date Line.
Lake Michigan
Expansive views of the deep blue Great Lakes as the plane turns south toward O'Hare.
The right side is ideal for catching a spectacular sunrise over the North Pacific. On the final approach into ORD, this side often provides a broader view of the Lake Michigan coastline. If the flight path takes a southerly route, you may see the peaks of the Canadian Rockies in the distance.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 11,334 km (7,043 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 20 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: International
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