Munich to Chicago flight pathMUCORD

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Flight time9h 50m
Distance4,517
Heading306° → 226°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side wins both takeoff and landing: a glimpse of the Alps near Munich plus a strong Chicago lakefront and skyline approach outweigh the largely featureless mid-Atlantic and Canadian/Great Lakes overflight that dominates the middle of the flight regardless of side.

Takeoff · MUCLEFTBavarian Alps foothills, Munich city and Isar river, Ammersee/Starnberger See lakes
Landing · ORDLEFTLake Michigan shoreline, Chicago downtown skyline (Willis Tower, Navy Pier)

Flight Path

Flight path overview

North Sea coastline, southern England, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the coast of Newfoundland/Labrador before crossing into Canada and the Great Lakes region

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Munich (left side) — Bavarian Alps foothills, Munich city and Isar river, Ammersee/Starnberger See lakes

Takeoff from MUC

LEFT

Departing MUC northbound/westbound, the left side offers views back over the Bavarian Alps foothills and the city of Munich itself before the route turns toward the North Sea. The Alps are briefly visible on the southern horizon as the plane climbs out.

Bavarian Alps foothillsMunich city and Isar riverAmmersee/Starnberger See lakes
Aerial window seat view during landing at Chicago (left side) — Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago downtown skyline (Willis Tower, Navy Pier), Chicago River mouth

Landing at ORD

LEFT

Arriving into ORD from the east/northeast, the left side typically offers views over Lake Michigan's shoreline and the Chicago skyline before the final approach, a much stronger visual than the flat suburban sprawl seen on approach from other directions.

Lake Michigan shorelineChicago downtown skyline (Willis TowerNavy Pier)Chicago River mouth

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Chicago. The left side wins both takeoff and landing: a glimpse of the Alps near Munich plus a strong Chicago lakefront and skyline approach outweigh the largely featureless mid-Atlantic and Canadian/Great Lakes overflight that dominates the middle of the flight regardless of side.

What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?

During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MUC northbound/westbound, the left side offers views back over the Bavarian Alps foothills and the city of Munich itself before the route turns toward the North Sea. The Alps are briefly visible on the southern horizon as the plane climbs out. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps foothills, Munich city and Isar river, Ammersee/Starnberger See lakes.

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. Arriving into ORD from the east/northeast, the left side typically offers views over Lake Michigan's shoreline and the Chicago skyline before the final approach, a much stronger visual than the flat suburban sprawl seen on approach from other directions. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago downtown skyline (Willis Tower, Navy Pier), Chicago River mouth.

How long is the flight from Munich to Chicago?

The flight from Munich (MUC) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes 9h 50m.

What does the Munich to Chicago flight path pass over?

North Sea coastline, southern England, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the coast of Newfoundland/Labrador before crossing into Canada and the Great Lakes region