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BTR → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Baton Rouge) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent landmarks, including distant views of the Gulf Coast early on and the spectacular approach over Lake Wylie and the Charlotte skyline upon arrival.
Lake Pontchartrain
On clear days, you can spot the northern edges of this massive lake and the faint line of the Causeway bridge.
Atlanta Skyline
Often visible in the distance to the south as the flight path bypasses the busy Georgia airspace.
Lake Wylie
A stunning view of the lake's intricate shoreline and bridges during the descent into Charlotte.
Uptown Charlotte
The dense cluster of skyscrapers in the Queen City's financial district is often visible during the final banking turns.
Choose a seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of Lake Wylie. If the airport is landing to the North, the right side provides a direct view of the Uptown Charlotte skyline. Evening flights provide a beautiful sunset view over the South Carolina border before touchdown.
Mississippi River
Aerial view of the massive river winding through the Louisiana landscape immediately after takeoff.
Talladega National Forest
Expansive views of dense pine forests and rolling hills as the flight crosses Alabama.
Southern Appalachians
The distant rise of the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills visible to the north during the final third of the flight.
Keep your camera ready during the first 5 minutes of flight for the best perspective of the Baton Rouge bridges. On clear days, the contrast between the muddy river and the green delta is striking. Morning flights offer softer light for photos of the Appalachian foothills as you enter North Carolina.
Distance: 1,085 km (674 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: BTR (30.533199, -91.149597)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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