Chicago to Blytheville is 430 miles (692 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Right seats win overall because the takeoff view of Chicago and Lake Michigan is more visually dramatic and memorable than the landing approach. While the Mississippi River on descent is notable, the Chicago skyline and lakefront provide superior scenic value for the majority of the flight's initial phase.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses central Illinois, passing over the Illinois prairie and farmland. Notable features include the Sangamon River valley, scattered lakes and reservoirs, and the transition from Chicago's metropolitan area to rural agricultural landscape. The terrain is uniformly flat throughout the route with no significant elevation changes. The Wabash River valley becomes visible as you approach the Indiana-Illinois border region during descent toward Arkansas.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORD
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan as you climb southwestward from ORD. The downtown core and lakefront are distinctive and visible during the initial climb phase.
Landing at BYH
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River and the flat Arkansas Delta landscape as you descend toward Blytheville from the north. The river is the most visually distinctive feature on approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Arkansas International (BYH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Blytheville. Right seats win overall because the takeoff view of Chicago and Lake Michigan is more visually dramatic and memorable than the landing approach. While the Mississippi River on descent is notable, the Chicago skyline and lakefront provide superior scenic value for the majority of the flight's initial phase.
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. Right-side seats capture the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan as you climb southwestward from ORD. The downtown core and lakefront are distinctive and visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Chicago downtown skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago metropolitan sprawl extending west, Des Plaines River valley.
What can I see when landing at Arkansas International in Blytheville?
When landing at Arkansas International (BYH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River and the flat Arkansas Delta landscape as you descend toward Blytheville from the north. The river is the most visually distinctive feature on approach. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Arkansas Delta agricultural fields, St. Francis River, Blytheville city area.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Blytheville?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Arkansas International (BYH) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 430 miles (692 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Chicago to Blytheville flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Illinois, passing over the Illinois prairie and farmland. Notable features include the Sangamon River valley, scattered lakes and reservoirs, and the transition from Chicago's metropolitan area to rural agricultural landscape. The terrain is uniformly flat throughout the route with no significant elevation changes. The Wabash River valley becomes visible as you approach the Indiana-Illinois border region during descent toward Arkansas.