The right side wins overall because the Cedar Breaks and Markagunt Plateau arrival scenery is among the most dramatic in the American Southwest, and the right side also captures the Mississippi River crossing and portions of the Colorado Plateau during the cruise phase heading southwest.
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Flight Path
Chicago to Cedar City is 1,364 miles (2,195 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
The flight tracks southwest over the Mississippi River near the Quad Cities area, then crosses the flat agricultural plains of Iowa and Missouri, transitions over the Ozark Plateau, crosses the Colorado River drainage in eastern Utah, and descends over the Great Basin desert toward Cedar City with the Wasatch and Markagunt Plateaus visible on the western horizon.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORD
LEFTORD's most common westbound departures use runways 10L/10C or 28L/28R. On a westbound departure heading toward Utah, climbing out you'll see the Chicago grid and Lake Michigan to the left (south/southeast). The left side gives you the downtown Chicago skyline and the lakefront as you bank southwest.
Landing at CDC
RIGHTCedar City Regional typically uses runway 20 for southbound landings or runway 02 for northbound. Approaching from the northeast on final, the right side faces west and northwest, giving you the best view of the dramatic red rock escarpments of the Markagunt Plateau and the Cedar Breaks area. The left side faces east toward flatter terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Cedar City. The right side wins overall because the Cedar Breaks and Markagunt Plateau arrival scenery is among the most dramatic in the American Southwest, and the right side also captures the Mississippi River crossing and portions of the Colorado Plateau during the cruise phase heading southwest.
What can I see during takeoff from Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. ORD's most common westbound departures use runways 10L/10C or 28L/28R. On a westbound departure heading toward Utah, climbing out you'll see the Chicago grid and Lake Michigan to the left (south/southeast). The left side gives you the downtown Chicago skyline and the lakefront as you bank southwest. Notable sights include: Downtown Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago River grid, Midway Airport to the south.
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Cedar City Regional typically uses runway 20 for southbound landings or runway 02 for northbound. Approaching from the northeast on final, the right side faces west and northwest, giving you the best view of the dramatic red rock escarpments of the Markagunt Plateau and the Cedar Breaks area. The left side faces east toward flatter terrain. Notable sights include: Cedar Breaks National Monument red rock amphitheater, Markagunt Plateau, Iron County desert valley floor, Brian Head Peak.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Cedar City?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,364 miles (2,195 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Chicago to Cedar City flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the Mississippi River near the Quad Cities area, then crosses the flat agricultural plains of Iowa and Missouri, transitions over the Ozark Plateau, crosses the Colorado River drainage in eastern Utah, and descends over the Great Basin desert toward Cedar City with the Wasatch and Markagunt Plateaus visible on the western horizon.