To ORD?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
On many approaches, particularly from the east, the left side offers a spectacular view of the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the lakefront.
On many approaches, particularly from the east, the left side offers a spectacular view of the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the lakefront.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes on this route, specifically the massive Greenland ice sheet and the desolate, crater-pocked terrain of Northern Canada.
The right side is superior for this route as it provides an immediate view of the Tennessee River upon departure and the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the approach into O'Hare.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers views of the South Carolina coastline upon departure and usually provides the iconic view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the final approach into O'Hare.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Chicago skyline and the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline during the typical landing approach from the south or east.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the descent into O'Hare, along with the UIUC campus right after takeoff.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the unique geography of Door County, and the most iconic approach to the Chicago skyline.
The left side offers an exceptional perspective of the Himalayan foothills during departure and a statistically better chance of viewing the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Chicago city profile during the standard arrival patterns into O'Hare.
While both sides offer views of the Mississippi River and Midwest plains, the right side is significantly better for catching the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline during the final approach into O'Hare.
The left side is superior for the iconic approach into Chicago, often offering a sweeping panorama of the downtown skyline, Willis Tower, and the Lake Michigan shoreline before landing.
The right side offers a superior view of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the iconic Chicago skyline during the standard arrival patterns into O'Hare.
The right side offers the iconic Manhattan skyline views immediately after takeoff from EWR and the spectacular Lake Michigan coastline and Chicago skyline upon descent into ORD.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best chance to see the Chicago skyline during the final approach and provides a better view of the Fargo-Moorhead urban area immediately after takeoff.