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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the most dramatic Appalachian features, including the New River Gorge and the high ridges of West Virginia, plus a prime view of the Charlotte skyline on many landing patterns.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Ohio River Bend

The winding river acts as a natural border between Ohio and West Virginia early in the flight.

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Monongahela National Forest

Rugged, high-altitude terrain featuring the most dramatic peaks of the central Appalachian range.

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New River Gorge

Watch for the deep canyon and the iconic steel arch bridge, one of the most photographed spots in the US.

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Charlotte Uptown

On many southern arrival paths, this side provides a stunning close-up of the Bank of America Stadium and skyscrapers.

The right side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 25-30 minutes into the flight for the New River Gorge area; it is a brief but spectacular highlight.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Wayne National Forest

View the dense, rolling woodlands of Southeast Ohio as the plane climbs to cruising altitude.

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Shenandoah Valley

Distant but clear views of the long, fertile valley nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.

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Piedmont Triad

Urban landscapes of Winston-Salem and Greensboro are visible as the flight enters North Carolina airspace.

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Blue Ridge Escarpment

The dramatic point where the mountain ridges descend sharply into the flatter Piedmont region.

Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic-facing slopes of the Blue Ridge. It is particularly scenic in autumn when the morning mist settles in the mountain valleys of Virginia.

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Route Information

Distance: 636 km (395 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min

Departure: CAK (40.91609954833984, -81.44219970703125)

Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)

Route Type: Domestic

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