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CLT → LUK
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (Cincinnati)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the highest Appalachian peaks and a stunning approach into the Ohio River valley with the Cincinnati skyline.
Uptown Charlotte
Direct views of the Charlotte skyline and Bank of America Stadium if departing towards the north.
Mount Mitchell
The highest peak in the Eastern United States is often visible to the right within the first 20 minutes.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Rugged sandstone cliffs and deep forested ravines visible across the eastern Kentucky landscape.
Cincinnati Skyline
A prime view of the 'Queen City' skyscrapers as the aircraft maneuvers for the approach into Lunken Field.
Lunken River Valley
The dramatic low-altitude entry into the river basin surrounded by hills just before landing.
Sit on the right for the best perspective of Mt. Mitchell. On the final approach to LUK, keep your camera ready for the Cincinnati skyline, especially during sunset flights when the buildings reflect the light.
Pisgah National Forest
Expansive views of the lush, rolling ridges of the Appalachian mountain range shortly after takeoff.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant vistas of the mist-shrouded peaks forming the border between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Kentucky Bluegrass Region
The landscape shifts to organized horse farms and rolling limestone pastures as you enter Kentucky.
Ohio River Curves
The winding river acts as a natural border, becoming highly visible during the final descent phase.
Look for the transition from dense forest to patchworked farmland. Morning flights are ideal for seeing the iconic valley fog that gives the Smokies their name.
Distance: 531 km (330 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: LUK (39.10329819, -84.41860199)
Route Type: Domestic
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