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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior primarily for the high-altitude views of the Chicago skyline and the Illinois-Wisconsin shoreline as you approach Milwaukee.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Pinellas Peninsula

Aerial views of Clearwater Beach and the white sands of the Gulf Coast shortly after departure from TPA.

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Music City

Potential views of downtown Nashville and the winding Cumberland River during the mid-flight cruise.

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Indy Motor Speedway

Look for the massive oval of the famous racing circuit when passing over central Indiana.

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Chicago Skyline

On a clear day, the Willis Tower and the dense cluster of skyscrapers in the Loop are visible to the west.

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Wrigley Field

As the flight descends into MKE, you may spot the historic North Side baseball stadium near the lakefront.

Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Midwest. The highlight is definitely the Chicago skyline; ensure your window is clean for photos about 20 minutes before landing. If the flight path takes you over the center of Lake Michigan, this side provides the best view of the western shore lights at night.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Florida Interior

Views of the Green Swamp and the numerous lakes dotting the central Florida landscape during climb-out.

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Kentucky Bluegrass

A beautiful patchwork of horse farms and rolling green pastures in the Lexington and Louisville regions.

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Ohio River

A prominent geographic marker dividing the South from the Midwest, often bustling with barge traffic.

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Lake Michigan Expanse

Stunning views of the deep blue water and cargo ships as the plane begins its descent into Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee Coastline

Close-up views of the Milwaukee Art Museum and the city's port during the final approach.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the expansive Lake Michigan during the approach to MKE, especially if the air traffic control pattern brings the plane in from the east. Keep an eye out for the distinctive architecture of the Milwaukee lakefront just before touchdown.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,733 km (1,077 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min

Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)

Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)

Route Type: Domestic

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