About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia the left side also faces slightly more toward the interior and any visible terrain features, while the right side looks toward the Atlantic. The left delivers the best views at both the most visually interesting moments of the flight.
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. O'Hare's most common departure runways (10L/10R heading east, or 28L/28R heading west) mean the left side gets Chicago's downtown skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline during the initial climb and turn southward. The Loop and lakefront are clearly visible from the left as the aircraft banks southeast toward Florida. Notable sights include: Chicago Loop skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Navy Pier, Grant Park and Museum Campus.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. FLL's primary arrival runways (10L/10R) bring aircraft in from the west heading east, placing the left side over the Fort Lauderdale urban grid, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean coastline just before touchdown. You get a clear look at the barrier island beaches and the port. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale beach and barrier island, Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades, Atlantic Ocean coastline.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia before crossing into Florida. Notable features include the Tennessee River valley system visible in Kentucky and Tennessee, the Appalachian foothills becoming visible to the east as you cross Tennessee, the Atlanta metro area sprawl visible below around the midpoint, and then the flat Florida peninsula with its lakes and wetlands including the northern Everglades as you descend toward Fort Lauderdale.