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CLT â MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers the best chance to see the iconic St. Louis Arch and the sprawling Missouri River, providing a superior mix of urban landmarks and natural river geography.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Stunning aerial views of the ridgelines and deep valleys of the Blue Ridge shortly after departure.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
A prime vantage point for the 630-foot stainless steel monument and the St. Louis downtown riverfront.
Missouri River Valley
Watch the wide, muddy Missouri River loop through the fertile agricultural bottomlands during the descent.
Truman Sports Complex
Spot Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium as the aircraft begins its final approach into Kansas City.
Sitting on the right side provides the best lighting for morning flights. About 20-30 minutes before landing, look for the St. Louis Arch appearing on the horizon. During the final descent, the right side often provides clear views of the downtown Kansas City skyline before the plane turns north toward the airport.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of the hazy, blue peaks of the southern Appalachians shortly after takeoff from Charlotte.
Nashville Basin
Glimpse the outskirts of Music City and the winding Cumberland River halfway through the flight.
Mississippi River
Cross the massive Mississippi River near the Missouri-Tennessee-Kentucky border region.
Lake of the Ozarks
Look for the distinctive, serpentine shape of this massive reservoir often referred to as the Magic Dragon.
Choose this side for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Ozark Plateau. Keep an eye out roughly 70 minutes into the flight for the intricate, winding shoreline of the Lake of the Ozarks, which is most visible from the southern side of the aircraft.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,299 km (807 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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