While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing view of Lake Michigan and Chicago's iconic skyline is more visually distinctive and memorable. Left-side seats capture the most dramatic urban landmark of the flight.
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Flight Path
Myrtle Beach to Chicago is 738 miles (1,188 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills (visible as low, rolling terrain in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky), the Ohio River valley, and the flat agricultural plains of Indiana and Illinois. The Great Smoky Mountains are too far west to be visible on this direct route. Notable water features include the Ohio River and various reservoirs in the mid-flight corridor. The transition from coastal lowlands to Appalachian terrain to Midwestern plains is the primary geographic progression.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MYR
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and Myrtle Beach's barrier islands during the northwestward climb. The contrast between the developed beach strip and open ocean is striking from altitude.
Landing at MDW
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of Lake Michigan and Chicago's downtown skyline during the descent and approach to Midway. The lake's massive expanse and the city's distinctive high-rise cluster are unmistakable landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Myrtle Beach International (MYR) to Chicago Midway International (MDW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Myrtle Beach to Chicago. While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing view of Lake Michigan and Chicago's iconic skyline is more visually distinctive and memorable. Left-side seats capture the most dramatic urban landmark of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Myrtle Beach International in Myrtle Beach?
During takeoff from Myrtle Beach International (MYR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and Myrtle Beach's barrier islands during the northwestward climb. The contrast between the developed beach strip and open ocean is striking from altitude. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach barrier islands, Waccamaw River estuary, coastal development strip.
What can I see when landing at Chicago Midway International in Chicago?
When landing at Chicago Midway International (MDW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Lake Michigan and Chicago's downtown skyline during the descent and approach to Midway. The lake's massive expanse and the city's distinctive high-rise cluster are unmistakable landmarks. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan, Chicago downtown skyline, Chicago River, Midway Airport grounds and surrounding neighborhoods.
How long is the flight from Myrtle Beach to Chicago?
The flight from Myrtle Beach International (MYR) to Chicago Midway International (MDW) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 738 miles (1,188 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Myrtle Beach to Chicago flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills (visible as low, rolling terrain in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky), the Ohio River valley, and the flat agricultural plains of Indiana and Illinois. The Great Smoky Mountains are too far west to be visible on this direct route. Notable water features include the Ohio River and various reservoirs in the mid-flight corridor. The transition from coastal lowlands to Appalachian terrain to Midwestern plains is the primary geographic progression.