While takeoff favors left for water views, the landing approach over Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline is the more dramatic and memorable portion of this short flight. Right side captures the iconic arrival into one of America's major cities.
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Flight Path
Flint to Chicago is 223 miles (359 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron shoreline (northeast), transition through Michigan farmland and small towns (Lapeer, Sandusky areas), entry into Indiana agricultural belt, Lake Michigan appears on approach, Chicago metropolitan sprawl and industrial corridor west of the lake
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FNT
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Saginaw Bay shoreline and Lake Huron as the aircraft climbs southwest toward Chicago. Right side faces inland toward featureless farmland.
Landing at ORD
RIGHTRight side provides views of Lake Michigan's western shore and the Chicago skyline during descent into O'Hare. Left side shows only inland suburbs and industrial areas.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Flint to Chicago. While takeoff favors left for water views, the landing approach over Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline is the more dramatic and memorable portion of this short flight. Right side captures the iconic arrival into one of America's major cities.
What can I see during takeoff from Bishop International Airport in Flint?
During takeoff from Bishop International Airport (FNT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Saginaw Bay shoreline and Lake Huron as the aircraft climbs southwest toward Chicago. Right side faces inland toward featureless farmland. Notable sights include: Saginaw Bay (eastern shore), Lake Huron, Flint urban area, Michigan farmland grid.
What can I see when landing at Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Lake Michigan's western shore and the Chicago skyline during descent into O'Hare. Left side shows only inland suburbs and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan, Chicago downtown skyline, Chicago lakefront parks, suburban sprawl.
How long is the flight from Flint to Chicago?
The flight from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 223 miles (359 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Flint to Chicago flight path pass over?
Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron shoreline (northeast), transition through Michigan farmland and small towns (Lapeer, Sandusky areas), entry into Indiana agricultural belt, Lake Michigan appears on approach, Chicago metropolitan sprawl and industrial corridor west of the lake