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CLT → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a premium vantage point for the Atlantic coastline, featuring the intricate barrier islands of Georgia and the iconic launch pads of the Kennedy Space Center.
Carolina & Georgia Lowcountry
Observe the mesmerizing network of salt marshes, inlets, and barrier islands including Hilton Head and Savannah.
Kennedy Space Center
Clear views of Cape Canaveral, including the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and historic launch pads.
Florida Gold Coast
A continuous stretch of turquoise waters and high-rise skylines from West Palm Beach down to Fort Lauderdale.
Port Everglades
During the final descent, look for some of the world's largest cruise ships docked at the port.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastal waters in vibrant turquoise. If landing to the west, you will get a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean just before touchdown.
Piedmont Farmlands
Glimpse the rolling hills and agricultural patterns of the rural South during the initial climb out of Charlotte.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive 'Inland Sea' of Florida is easily identifiable by its vast circular shape and surrounding dikes.
The Everglades
As you head south, watch the landscape transition into the vast, flooded 'River of Grass' wetlands.
Central Florida Lakes
Spot the numerous circular lakes of the Florida interior, often reflecting the sun during the afternoon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Atlantic. Keep an eye out for Lake Okeechobee, which serves as a major landmark roughly 20 minutes before landing.
Distance: 1,019 km (633 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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