Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Halifax. Right side scores higher due to the superior landing approach into Halifax Harbour, which provides dramatic coastal scenery, water features, and urban context. While left side offers a strong Chicago departure with downtown and lake views, the landing experience on the right side—featuring the Atlantic coastline, harbour geography, and waterfront city setting—provides more sustained visual interest across the full flight. The cruise segment over the Great Lakes and northeastern terrain is relatively modest on both sides, but the landing advantage tips the overall score rightward.

During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Chicago's downtown skyline and Lake Michigan waterfront during climb-out. The contrast between urban density and the vast lake provides immediate visual interest that right side cannot match. Notable sights include: Chicago downtown skyline and Willis Tower, Lake Michigan shoreline, Grant Park and Museum Campus, Chicago River bend.

When landing at Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior approach scenery into Halifax. The descent provides views of the Atlantic coastline, Halifax Harbour's distinctive geography, and the city's waterfront setting. Left side sees only open ocean and lacks the geographic definition of the approach. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour and McNabs Island, Atlantic coastline with rocky shores, Downtown Halifax waterfront, Dartmouth across the harbour.

The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Halifax International (YHZ) takes 3h 15m.

Lake Ontario and Niagara region, Appalachian foothills of upstate New York and Vermont, Lake Champlain, Green Mountains, White Mountains of New Hampshire, Maine's forested interior, Bay of Fundy approaches