Which side to sit on from New York to Chicago?
Sit on the right side flying New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD). It has the better view on 10 of 10 daily flights, with NYC, Niagara Falls and Fermilab.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 5 of 5 flights | New York City, Fermilab, Long Island |
| Afternoon | Right | 2 of 2 flights | New York City, Fermilab, Long Island |
| Evening | Right | 3 of 3 flights | New York City, Newark, Milwaukee |
What you'll see
- NYC on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Newark on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Long Island on the right, 7 min after takeoff
- Whitestone Bridge on the left, 10 min after takeoff
- GW Bridge on the left, 11 min after takeoff
- Niagara Falls on the right, 47 min after takeoff
- Lake Erie on the left, 58 min after takeoff
- Lake St. Clair on the left, 68 min after takeoff
- Detroit on the left, 69 min after takeoff
- Northwestern on the left, 104 min after takeoff
- Fermilab on the right, 112 min after takeoff
Based on 10 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from New York to Chicago?
Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The right side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Questions
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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