TXL → ORD

Southern Iceland

Dramatic views of volcanic landscapes and the Vatnajökull glacier if the flight path tracks slightly north.

Greenland Ice Sheet

A breathtaking expanse of massive glaciers, deep crevasses, and shimmering white ice fields.

Baffin Island

Deep fjords, jagged mountain peaks, and the rugged wilderness of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Hudson Bay Edges

The transition from Arctic tundra to the dense boreal forests of Northern Quebec and Ontario.

Aurora Borealis

On late-season or winter flights, this side offers a front-row seat to the Northern Lights over the magnetic pole.

Berlin Cityscape

Aerial views of central Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg forests immediately after takeoff.

North Sea Coastline

The intricate shorelines of the Netherlands and the Frisian Islands visible during the initial climb.

Chicago Skyline

On final approach from the east, passengers often see the Sears Tower and the iconic Lake Michigan waterfront.

Great Lakes Basin

Expansive views of Lake Ontario and the southern reaches of Lake Michigan as the plane descends.

Contrail Spotting

The southern side of the flight corridor often allows for spotting other transatlantic traffic at different altitudes.