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ANU → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from V.C. Bird International Airport (Antigua) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Caribbean archipelago, including the striking contrast of the turquoise Turks and Caicos banks against the deep ocean.
Antigua North Shore
Bird's-eye view of Dickenson Bay and the coral reefs surrounding V.C. Bird International immediately after departure.
Hispaniola Coastline
Views of the rugged mountains and white-sand resort areas near Punta Cana on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic.
Turks and Caicos
Incredible vistas of the shallow, bright turquoise Caicos Bank and the island of Providenciales.
Exuma Sound
The dramatic 'tongue of the ocean' where deep blue Atlantic waters meet the shallow, pale green Bahamas banks.
Lake Wylie
A massive reservoir straddling the North and South Carolina border seen during the final approach into Charlotte.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views. On morning departures, the left side is shaded from the sun, providing perfect lighting for photos of the turquoise Caribbean waters. Keep your camera ready about 50 minutes after takeoff for the Turks and Caicos transition.
Open Atlantic
Vast views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, often dotted with cargo ships and cruise liners heading to the Caribbean.
Outer Bahamas
Glimpses of Great Abaco and the smaller eastern cays of the Bahamian archipelago.
The Grand Strand
The sweeping coastline of South Carolina, including the bustling beaches of the Myrtle Beach area during landfall.
Uptown Charlotte
If landing on runways 18L or 18C, the right side often offers a clear view of the city's distinctive skyscraper skyline.
Piedmont Forests
The dense green canopy of the North Carolina rolling hills and the Catawba River valley during descent.
The right side is best for seeing the Charlotte city center during the landing phase if the flight arrives from the north. During afternoon flights, be prepared for some glare as the sun moves toward the west, though this can create beautiful reflections off the Atlantic.
Distance: 2,763 km (1,717 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min
Departure: ANU (17.1367, -61.792702)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: International
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