ORDGSPChicago to Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg

Sit on the right side from Chicago to Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg

Reverse

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Flight time2h 15m
Distance—
Heading—
Best side
RightMostly right

While the takeoff offers Chicago's iconic skyline, the landing provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Appalachian foothills and Blue Ridge Mountains are visually distinctive and occupy a larger portion of the descent. Right-side seats capture the most impressive terrain of this route.

Takeoff · ORDLeftChicago downtown skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline
Landing · GSPRightBlue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian foothills

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, Appalachian plateau terrain in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, transition from Midwest flatlands to Appalachian foothills around the Kentucky-Virginia border

Phase by phase

Takeoff from

Landing at

Will your flight be in sunlight?

See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.

About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg. While the takeoff offers Chicago's iconic skyline, the landing provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Appalachian foothills and Blue Ridge Mountains are visually distinctive and occupy a larger portion of the descent. Right-side seats capture the most impressive terrain of this route.

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. Left-side seats capture the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan as you climb out over the city. The aircraft typically departs runways 28L/R or 10L/R, and left-side windows provide the best view of downtown Chicago's high-rises and the lake's shoreline during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Chicago downtown skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Des Plaines River valley, Illinois prairie extending south.

What can I see when landing at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg?

When landing at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Appalachian foothills and the Blue Ridge Mountains as you descend into the Greenville-Spartanburg area. The approach typically comes from the northwest, and right-side windows frame the rolling terrain and mountain ridges that define the South Carolina Piedmont landscape. Notable sights include: Blue Ridge Mountains (distant), Appalachian foothills, Reedy River valley, Greenville urban area.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg?

The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) takes 2h 15m.

What does the Chicago to Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg flight path pass over?

Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, Appalachian plateau terrain in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, transition from Midwest flatlands to Appalachian foothills around the Kentucky-Virginia border