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CLT → JAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (Jackson)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent landmarks, including distant views of the Appalachian tail-end, the Birmingham skyline mid-flight, and a spectacular view of the Ross Barnett Reservoir during the descent into Jackson.
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Blue Ridge Foothills
Distant views of the southern Appalachian Mountains to the north during the first half of the flight.
Birmingham Skyline
Clear views of Alabama's 'Magic City' and its industrial landscape approximately halfway through the journey.
Ross Barnett Reservoir
A massive 33,000-acre lake that serves as a primary visual marker for the final approach into Jackson.
BHM Airport
The layout of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is often visible from cruising altitude.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. The highlight of this route is the approach into JAN; the plane often flies directly over or alongside the Ross Barnett Reservoir, providing excellent views of the water and the Pearl River.
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Uptown Charlotte
Immediate views of the Charlotte skyline and Bank of America Stadium shortly after departure.
Lake Wylie
A massive reservoir straddling the North and South Carolina border visible during initial climb.
Talladega National Forest
Dense, rolling pine forests of eastern Alabama stretching toward the horizon.
Lake Martin
A prominent Alabama landmark featuring over 700 miles of winding shoreline.
For morning flights, the left side will experience direct sunlight and glare. This side is best for viewing the dense timberlands of the 'Black Belt' region in Alabama and Mississippi. Keep an eye out for the Catawba River immediately after wheels-up from CLT.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 903 km (561 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: JAN (32.3111991882, -90.0758972168)
Route Type: Domestic
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