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CLT → PDX
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Portland International Airport (Portland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Columbia River Gorge during the final descent and provides clearer sightings of the jagged Grand Tetons and the volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest.
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St. Louis Skyline
Look for the Gateway Arch and the downtown area as you cross into the American Midwest.
Grand Tetons
On more northerly routes, the jagged, iconic spires of Wyoming's Teton Range are visible in the distance.
Columbia River Gorge
The highlight of the trip, featuring 80 miles of canyon with basalt cliffs and waterfalls as you enter Oregon.
Mount St. Helens
A clear view of the horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption as you descend toward Portland.
Mount Adams
A massive, broad-shouldered stratovolcano that dominates the horizon north of the Columbia River.
The right side is essential for the scenic arrival into Portland. The descent typically follows the Columbia River, providing a front-row seat to the gorge. Try to book a window seat away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanic peaks of the Cascades.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Witness the mist-covered peaks of the Southern Appalachians shortly after takeoff from Charlotte.
Mississippi River
See the massive, winding silver ribbon of the United States' most famous waterway near the Missouri border.
Southern Rockies
Glance out to see the snow-dusted high peaks of Colorado and the vast Great Basin desert.
Mount Hood
On the final approach to PDX, this side often gets an incredible close-up of Oregon's highest volcanic peak.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side is especially rewarding during winter months when the snow coverage on the Colorado Rockies and Mount Hood is most prominent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,664 km (2,277 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 19 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Route Type: Domestic
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