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ZCL → MDW
Which side of the plane to sit from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (Zacatecas) to Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is highly recommended for the spectacular view of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline during the final approach into Midway Airport.
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Historic Zacatecas
Immediate views of the colonial city center and the iconic Cerro de la Bufa upon departure.
DFW Metroplex
The sprawling urban expanse and geometric road networks of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Mississippi River
A crossing of the massive river artery near the Missouri-Illinois border.
The Loop
Unrivaled views of the Willis Tower and downtown Chicago skyscrapers on the base leg for Midway.
Lake Michigan
The vast turquoise horizon of the lake as the aircraft banks for its final descent.
The right side is the clear winner for the 'money shot' of Chicago. To maximize the view, try to sit forward of the wing. On the approach to MDW, planes typically fly north over the city before banking left, putting the entire skyline directly in your window.
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Zacatecas Highlands
Rugged high-altitude desert plateaus and the semi-arid terrain of the Mesa del Centro.
Edwards Plateau
The transition into the limestone-carved landscapes of Central Texas and the Hill Country.
Ozark National Forest
Rolling green hills and dense forest canopies as the flight crosses through Missouri.
Midwestern Prairies
The expansive, geometric agricultural patterns of the Illinois farm belt.
Sit on the left for views of the sunset during evening flights heading north-northeast. This side is also better for observing the distinct transition from the arid Mexican plateau to the lush vegetation of the American Midwest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,517 km (1,564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 21 min
Departure: ZCL (22.8971004486, -102.68699646)
Arrival: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Route Type: International
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