The right side captures the two most visually distinct moments of the flight: Narragansett Bay during the PVD departure turn and the Chicago skyline with Lake Michigan on the ORD approach, giving it a slight edge over the largely featureless inland terrain seen from the left.
Flight Path
The route crosses the rolling Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania and the flatter farmland of Ohio and Indiana, passing well south of Lake Erie with no major water crossing at cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVD
RIGHTDeparting PVD on Runway 23, the aircraft banks right to turn onto its westbound heading, putting Narragansett Bay and the Rhode Island coastline directly under the right wing during the climb. The left side mostly shows inland Rhode Island and Massachusetts farmland with little to distinguish it.
Landing at ORD
RIGHTArrivals into ORD from the east typically track south of downtown before turning onto the east-west runways, putting the Chicago skyline and the edge of Lake Michigan on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent. The left side faces mostly flat Illinois farmland and suburban grids with no major landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Theodore Francis Green State (PVD) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Providence to Chicago. The right side captures the two most visually distinct moments of the flight: Narragansett Bay during the PVD departure turn and the Chicago skyline with Lake Michigan on the ORD approach, giving it a slight edge over the largely featureless inland terrain seen from the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Theodore Francis Green State in Providence?
During takeoff from Theodore Francis Green State (PVD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PVD on Runway 23, the aircraft banks right to turn onto its westbound heading, putting Narragansett Bay and the Rhode Island coastline directly under the right wing during the climb. The left side mostly shows inland Rhode Island and Massachusetts farmland with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Narragansett Bay, Warwick coastline, Providence skyline in the distance, Rhode Island Sound.
What can I see when landing at Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into ORD from the east typically track south of downtown before turning onto the east-west runways, putting the Chicago skyline and the edge of Lake Michigan on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent. The left side faces mostly flat Illinois farmland and suburban grids with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Chicago skyline (Willis Tower, Loop), Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago suburbs grid pattern.
How long is the flight from Providence to Chicago?
The flight from Theodore Francis Green State (PVD) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes 2h58m.
What does the Providence to Chicago flight path pass over?
The route crosses the rolling Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania and the flatter farmland of Ohio and Indiana, passing well south of Lake Erie with no major water crossing at cruise altitude.