About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Biggs Aaf (BIF) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from El Paso to Chicago. While landing views favor the left, the takeoff scenery from the right side—the Franklin Mountains and Rio Grande valley—is more distinctive and visually striking than the relatively flat terrain visible during most of the flight. Right-side passengers get the better overall experience.
What can I see during takeoff from Biggs Aaf in El Paso?
During takeoff from Biggs Aaf (BIF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Franklin Mountains immediately east of El Paso and the Rio Grande valley stretching northward. The climb-out path typically heads northeast, positioning right-side passengers for excellent views of the mountain range and the Texas-New Mexico border terrain. Notable sights include: Franklin Mountains, Rio Grande valley, Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) to the south, desert plains extending northeast toward New Mexico.
What can I see when landing at Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Lake Michigan and Chicago's downtown skyline during the final approach. Standard landing procedures for ORD bring aircraft in from the northwest over the lake, making left-side windows ideal for viewing the shoreline, the city grid, and recognizable downtown landmarks. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago downtown skyline and grid pattern, the Chicago River, Grant Park and Museum Campus.
How long is the flight from El Paso to Chicago?
The flight from Biggs Aaf (BIF) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes 3h 45m.
What does the El Paso to Chicago flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma, passing east of the Llano Estacado (Staked Plains) and over the rolling prairie and grasslands of the Texas-Oklahoma border region. The Canadian River and its tributaries may be visible as linear features in the landscape. As the flight progresses northeast into Oklahoma and Kansas, the terrain remains predominantly flat to gently rolling, with scattered lakes and reservoirs visible on clear days. The Mississippi River valley becomes visible in the final approach phase as the aircraft descends toward Chicago.