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SJD → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Cabos International Airport (San Jose Del Cabo) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic departure views of the Baja peninsula and the highest probability of seeing the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the arrival sequence into O'Hare.
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Cabo San Lucas Coastline
Breathtaking views of 'El Arco' and the Land's End rock formations immediately after takeoff from SJD.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Rugged, high-altitude mountain peaks and deep canyons as the flight crosses northern Mexico.
Chihuahuan Desert
Vast, arid landscapes featuring unique geological textures and stark desert beauty.
Great Plains Patterns
The mesmerizing 'patchwork quilt' of circular irrigation fields across Kansas and Missouri.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the massive winding waterway that defines the border of the American Midwest.
Chicago Skyline
If landing toward the west, you will see the Willis Tower and the dense urban core reflecting off Lake Michigan.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit landscapes for photography. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight, as the approach into ORD often circles the city over the lake.
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Deep turquoise waters of the Gulf of California visible shortly after the aircraft turns inland.
Sonoran Transition
The dramatic shift from the coastline to the high plateaus of mainland Mexico.
Texas Panhandle
Expansive views of the Permian Basin and the rugged terrain of northern Texas.
Midwestern Heartland
Densely packed farmsteads and small towns that characterize the rural US heartland.
Chicagoland Sprawl
The massive, glittering urban footprint of the Chicago suburbs during the descent.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise or sunset over the horizon depending on your flight time. While you may miss the direct skyline view on most approaches, the sun's position often highlights the texture of the Mexican mountains and the textures of the Texas desert more vividly from this side.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 2,909 km (1,808 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: SJD (23.15180015563965, -109.72100067138672)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: International
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