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CLT → ABE
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (Allentown)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the rolling Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Shenandoah Valley. This route hugs the mountain chain, offering dramatic topography that is more visually engaging than the flatter coastal plain to the east.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Stunning views of the iconic blue-tinted peaks of the Appalachian range shortly after departing Charlotte.
Shenandoah Valley
The vast, green expanse of the valley floor bordered by parallel mountain ridges through Virginia.
Susquehanna River
A massive, ancient river cutting through the Pennsylvania landscape near the state capital of Harrisburg.
Blue Mountain Ridge
The distinct, long linear ridge that marks the northern boundary of the Lehigh Valley during final descent.
Book a window on the left for sunset flights to witness the light hitting the mountain ridges. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain vistas.
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Piedmont Urban Corridor
Distal views of the growing metropolitan areas and sprawling suburbs of the Mid-Atlantic states.
Lancaster Farmland
The beautiful, geometric patchwork of the Pennsylvania Dutch country's highly productive agricultural lands.
Lehigh Valley Urban Core
A clear view of the historic industrial architecture and downtown skylines of Allentown and Bethlehem on approach.
Rail Corridors
Follow the busy Northeast rail and highway arteries that connect the major coastal cities.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic coastal plain. On very clear days, look southeast to potentially spot the distant urban haze of the Baltimore-DC area.
Book Hotels in AllentownDistance: 773 km (480 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: ABE (40.652099609375, -75.44080352783203)
Route Type: Domestic
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