The right side edges out slightly because it captures the dramatic Quebec City and St. Lawrence River departure, one of the most scenic airport surroundings in eastern Canada, while the rest of the flight over Ontario farmland and Lake Erie's edge is otherwise unremarkable on either side.
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Flight Path
Quebec to Chicago is 878 miles (1,414 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses southern Ontario's farmland, passing near the eastern end of Lake Erie before continuing over Michigan and approaching Chicago along the southern shore of Lake Michigan.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YQB
RIGHTDeparting YQB on runway 24 toward the southwest, the aircraft's initial turn puts the St. Lawrence River and the cliffs of Quebec City's Old Town on the right side of the aircraft, a striking contrast to the flatter farmland that dominates the left.
Landing at ORD
LEFTArrivals into ORD from the northeast typically descend over the southern edge of the Chicago metro area before turning onto the east-west runways, putting the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline on the left side of the cabin during the final approach turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Quebec to Chicago. The right side edges out slightly because it captures the dramatic Quebec City and St. Lawrence River departure, one of the most scenic airport surroundings in eastern Canada, while the rest of the flight over Ontario farmland and Lake Erie's edge is otherwise unremarkable on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Quebec Jean Lesage International in Quebec?
During takeoff from Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YQB on runway 24 toward the southwest, the aircraft's initial turn puts the St. Lawrence River and the cliffs of Quebec City's Old Town on the right side of the aircraft, a striking contrast to the flatter farmland that dominates the left. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Quebec City Old Town and Citadelle, Ile d'Orleans.
What can I see when landing at Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into ORD from the northeast typically descend over the southern edge of the Chicago metro area before turning onto the east-west runways, putting the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline on the left side of the cabin during the final approach turn. Notable sights include: Chicago downtown skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Willis Tower silhouette, grid of suburban streets.
How long is the flight from Quebec to Chicago?
The flight from Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 878 miles (1,414 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Quebec to Chicago flight path pass over?
The route crosses southern Ontario's farmland, passing near the eastern end of Lake Erie before continuing over Michigan and approaching Chicago along the southern shore of Lake Michigan.