Chicago to Burlington is 761 miles (1,225 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The right side captures both the Chicago skyline near departure and the dramatic Lake Champlain/Adirondacks scenery on arrival, while the left side over the flight's duration shows mostly flat Midwest and Ontario farmland with no comparable landmarks.
Flight Path
Southern Michigan farmland, the western end of Lake Erie, and the rolling hills of upstate New York approaching the Adirondacks
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORD
RIGHTDeparting ORD to the east/northeast, the right side offers a brief look back at Chicago's skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline as the aircraft climbs out, while the left side shows only flat suburban grid and farmland.
Landing at BTV
RIGHTOn approach into BTV, the aircraft descends over the Champlain Valley, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond its western shore before the turn onto final for runway 15/33.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Burlington International (BTV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Burlington. The right side captures both the Chicago skyline near departure and the dramatic Lake Champlain/Adirondacks scenery on arrival, while the left side over the flight's duration shows mostly flat Midwest and Ontario farmland with no comparable landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing ORD to the east/northeast, the right side offers a brief look back at Chicago's skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline as the aircraft climbs out, while the left side shows only flat suburban grid and farmland. Notable sights include: Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, O'Hare's runway grid.
What can I see when landing at Burlington International in Burlington?
When landing at Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BTV, the aircraft descends over the Champlain Valley, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond its western shore before the turn onto final for runway 15/33. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain, Adirondack High Peaks, Green Mountains foothills.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Burlington?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Burlington International (BTV) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 761 miles (1,225 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Chicago to Burlington flight path pass over?
Southern Michigan farmland, the western end of Lake Erie, and the rolling hills of upstate New York approaching the Adirondacks