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CLE → CHS
Which side of the plane to sit from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland) to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Appalachian ridges and an iconic aerial view of the Charleston Harbor and Atlantic coastline during the final approach.
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Cleveland Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the Terminal Tower and Progressive Field immediately after takeoff as the plane climbs over Northeast Ohio.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Dramatic views of the dense forest canopy and rolling ridgelines of the Shenandoah region and the Virginia Piedmont.
Charleston Harbor
Stunning views of the Ravenel Bridge, Fort Sumter, and the historic downtown peninsula during the descent into CHS.
Barrier Islands
See the intricate marshlands and sandy stretches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island just before touchdown.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for clearer photos of the mountains. On the approach to CHS, the left side is almost always better for seeing the historic district and the iconic bridge; look for the distinct copper roofs of the historic market area.
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Ohio River Valley
Aerial patterns of the winding Ohio River and the industrial landscape of the tristate area shortly after departure.
Monongahela National Forest
Rugged, high-altitude terrain featuring the deep canyons and peaks of the West Virginia wilderness.
Charlotte Metro Area
A distant view of the Queen City's skyscrapers and the sprawling suburbs of North Carolina.
Lake Moultrie
The massive water surface of Lake Moultrie and the Santee River system as you enter South Carolina airspace.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights, offering views of the sky changing colors over the Appalachian Plateau. Keep an eye out for the New River Gorge Bridge if the flight path tracks slightly westward over West Virginia.
Book Hotels in CharlestonDistance: 960 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Arrival: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Route Type: Domestic
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