Seeing United Center from a plane
Home of the Bulls and Blackhawks, the arena where Michael Jordan won three titles in the 1990s. Look for the big rectangular roof ringed by parking on the Near West Side, west of the Loop.
2 of our routes pass it. Illinois · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Kansas City to Chicago: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Chicago | Right | on the way down |
| Kansas City to Chicago | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see United Center from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see United Center from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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