About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malargue (LGS) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Malargue to Chicago. While the takeoff offers dramatic Andes scenery, the landing approach into Chicago provides more sustained and iconic views—Lake Michigan, the shoreline, and the downtown skyline are visually striking and recognizable. Right side captures these landing features best.
What can I see during takeoff from Malargue in Malargue?
During takeoff from Malargue (LGS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Andes foothills and the high-altitude terrain surrounding Malargüe. The airport sits at 1,430 meters elevation in the Cuyo region, and climbing northwestward reveals the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Andes. Notable sights include: Eastern Andes foothills, Atuel River valley, high desert plateau of Mendoza Province, volcanic peaks in the distance.
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 excellent views during the approach corridor into Chicago. The flight descends over Lake Michigan, and right-side seats capture the shoreline, downtown Chicago's skyline, and the grid of the city spreading inland from the lake. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago downtown skyline and Willis Tower, Lake Shore Drive corridor, grid pattern of Chicago neighborhoods.
How long is the flight from Malargue to Chicago?
The flight from Malargue (LGS) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes 9h 45m.
What does the Malargue to Chicago flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the southern cone of South America, passing over the Pampas of Argentina and Paraguay, then over the Atlantic Ocean or across the Caribbean depending on routing. Notable features include the Paraná River system (visible as it widens toward the Río de la Plata), the Brazilian highlands, and eventually the Gulf of Mexico before reaching the North American continent. The Mississippi River valley becomes visible in the final approach phase toward the Midwest.