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CLT → BHM
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the southern Appalachian foothills and several picturesque mountain lakes that line the border of South Carolina and Georgia.
Whitewater Center
The world's largest man-made whitewater river is visible immediately west of CLT airport.
Blue Ridge Foothills
The rolling terrain of the southern Appalachian range provides a scenic backdrop to the north.
Lake Jocassee
A stunning, deep-water lake known for its clarity and surrounding state park wilderness.
Chattahoochee Forest
Dense, uninterrupted green canopy covering the mountains of North Georgia.
Weiss Lake
A distinctive, jagged-edged reservoir on the Coosa River as you cross into Alabama.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights for the best lighting on the mountain ranges. Keep an eye out for the distinctive ridge-and-valley topography of the Appalachians as you descend into the Birmingham area.
Uptown Charlotte
Aerial views of the Charlotte skyline and Bank of America Stadium shortly after takeoff.
Lake Wylie
A sprawling reservoir on the NC/SC border visible during the initial climb.
Lake Hartwell
One of the largest lakes in the Southeast, marking the boundary between SC and Georgia.
Talladega Superspeedway
The massive tri-oval NASCAR track is often visible south of the flight path in Alabama.
BHM City Views
On eastern approaches, views of the Sloss Furnaces and Vulcan Park on the south side of Birmingham.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is better for spotting major urban centers like Greenville and the distant Atlanta metro area if the sky is clear.
Distance: 564 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Route Type: Domestic
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