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CHA → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Lovell Field (Chattanooga) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an immediate view of the dramatic Tennessee River ridges after takeoff and provides the most consistent views of the Charlotte skyline and Lake Wylie during the final approach.
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Lookout Mountain
The iconic ridge extending south from Chattanooga, visible immediately after departure.
Pisgah National Forest
Dense, rolling forest canopies and rugged mountain terrain throughout the mid-flight cruise.
Lake Wylie
A sprawling reservoir on the border of NC and SC, crossed during the final descent.
Uptown Charlotte
Clear views of the Charlotte skyline ('Uptown') if landing on the popular north-facing runways.
Quail Hollow
A glimpse of the famous championship golf course during the low-altitude approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is higher in the sky. It is the preferred side for urban photography as the plane enters the Charlotte metro area. In the fall, usually late October, this side provides an excellent view of the vibrant foliage on the southern ridges of the Appalachians.
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Distant but impressive views of the highest peaks in the Appalachian range to the north.
Mount Mitchell
The highest point east of the Mississippi River, visible as a prominent peak on the horizon.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The scenic ribbon of road winding through the high ridges of the Pisgah National Forest.
Lake Norman
North Carolina's largest man-made lake, visible if the flight patterns approach CLT from the north.
Sit on the left side during afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side offers better views of the high-altitude wilderness areas of the Smokies. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Tennessee Valley to the high mountain plateau early in the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 388 km (241 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: CHA (35.03530120849609, -85.20379638671875)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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