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Our Recommendation
7.5

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side provides a more diverse landscape, including the tail end of the Appalachian foothills, major reservoirs, and a better view of the Alabama River basin upon arrival in Montgomery.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Crowders Mountain

A distinct monadnock rising sharply from the surrounding landscape just west of Charlotte.

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Lake Hartwell

One of the Southeast's largest recreation lakes, marking the boundary between South Carolina and Georgia.

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Athens, Georgia

Home to the University of Georgia, featuring the recognizable Sanford Stadium and North Campus.

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Talladega National Forest

Rugged ridge-and-valley topography representing the southernmost reach of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Alabama River

The winding waterway that defines the geography of central Alabama as you approach Montgomery.

Best for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the rolling Piedmont hills to the flatter Gulf Coastal Plain during the final third of the journey.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Lake Wylie

A massive reservoir spanning the North and South Carolina border visible shortly after takeoff.

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Sumter National Forest

Expansive stretches of managed pine and hardwood forests across the South Carolina Piedmont.

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Lake Sinclair

A major recreation lake in central Georgia known for its winding, finger-like coves.

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Tuskegee National Forest

The smallest national forest in the U.S., featuring historic Alabama terrain near the flight's end.

Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. Watch for the dense canopy of the Deep South's pine belts, which are particularly vibrant during the spring and summer months.

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Route Information

Distance: 599 km (372 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr

Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)

Arrival: MGM (32.30059814, -86.39399719)

Route Type: Domestic

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