The right (south-facing) side delivers the two most scenic moments of the flight: Chicago's skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline at departure, and Narragansett Bay with the Providence skyline on arrival. The left side offers only a brief glimpse of Lake Erie during cruise over otherwise flat Midwestern and Appalachian foothill terrain.
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Flight Path
Chicago to Providence is 847 miles (1,363 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses northern Ohio near Lake Erie's southern shore, then the Allegheny Plateau and Pocono foothills of Pennsylvania, before passing over the Catskill foothills of southern New York and the Connecticut River valley on the way into Rhode Island.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORD
RIGHTDeparting ORD to the east, the climb-out passes just north of downtown Chicago, putting the Loop's skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline on the right (south) side of the aircraft. The left side only shows flat Chicago suburbs and farmland stretching toward Wisconsin.
Landing at PVD
RIGHTOn approach into PVD from the west, the descent path crosses into Rhode Island near Narragansett Bay, giving right-side passengers a view of the bay's inlets and the small Providence skyline before touchdown. The left side mostly shows inland Connecticut hills with less distinctive scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State (PVD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Providence. The right (south-facing) side delivers the two most scenic moments of the flight: Chicago's skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline at departure, and Narragansett Bay with the Providence skyline on arrival. The left side offers only a brief glimpse of Lake Erie during cruise over otherwise flat Midwestern and Appalachian foothill terrain.
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, the climb-out passes just north of downtown Chicago, putting the Loop's skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline on the right (south) side of the aircraft. The left side only shows flat Chicago suburbs and farmland stretching toward Wisconsin. Notable sights include: Chicago Loop skyline (Willis Tower, Sears/Willis cluster), Lake Michigan shoreline near Navy Pier, Chicago's south suburbs, O'Hare's runway grid falling away below.
What can I see when landing at Theodore Francis Green State in Providence?
When landing at Theodore Francis Green State (PVD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PVD from the west, the descent path crosses into Rhode Island near Narragansett Bay, giving right-side passengers a view of the bay's inlets and the small Providence skyline before touchdown. The left side mostly shows inland Connecticut hills with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Narragansett Bay inlets, Providence downtown skyline (Superman Building), Rhode Island coastline, Warwick shoreline near the airport.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Providence?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State (PVD) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 847 miles (1,363 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Chicago to Providence flight path pass over?
The route crosses northern Ohio near Lake Erie's southern shore, then the Allegheny Plateau and Pocono foothills of Pennsylvania, before passing over the Catskill foothills of southern New York and the Connecticut River valley on the way into Rhode Island.