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WAW → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it typically offers the most dramatic views of the Greenland ice cap, the rugged fjords of the North Atlantic, and the vast wilderness of Northern Canada.
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Baltic Sea Islands
Passing over or near the Danish island of Bornholm and the southern Swedish coast.
Greenland Ice Sheet
The undisputed highlight, featuring massive glaciers, deep fjords, and icebergs floating in the sea.
Labrador Tundra
The rugged, lake-pocked landscape of northern Quebec and Labrador, often snow-covered.
James Bay
The southern tip of Hudson Bay, showing unique geological patterns and remote wetlands.
Lake Michigan
A vast blue expanse that signals the final entry into the Chicago metropolitan airspace.
This side provides the most iconic views of the Greenland glaciers, usually visible 4 to 5 hours after departure. On winter flights, the right side also offers a prime vantage point for viewing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) during the dark segments of the flight over the North Atlantic and Canada.
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Warsaw Cityscape
Immediate views of the Vistula River and Warsaw's growing skyscraper cluster shortly after takeoff.
North German Coast
Views of the East Frisian Islands and the Wadden Sea as the flight tracks towards the Atlantic.
St. Lawrence Estuary
Aerial views of the massive river system and the transition into the Canadian mainland.
Gary and South Chicago
The industrial heritage of the southern Lake Michigan shoreline during the final descent.
The Loop and Sears Tower
A spectacular view of the Chicago skyline if the aircraft approaches O'Hare from the south or east.
On the westbound leg, the left side is the 'sun side,' which can be quite bright. Use this side if you want the best chance of seeing the Chicago skyline during the final approach, especially if the plane loops over Lake Michigan for a western landing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 7,519 km (4,672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 51 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: International
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