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CLT → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior perspective for the arrival into San Antonio, often showcasing the city skyline and the Tower of the Americas during the final descent, while also providing better lighting conditions for morning flights traveling westward.
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Uptown Charlotte
Immediately after takeoff, catch views of the dense cluster of skyscrapers in North Carolina's largest financial hub.
Mississippi River
Cross the mighty Mississippi, observing the dramatic oxbow lakes and winding sediment-rich channels.
East Texas Piney Woods
A transition into the dense coniferous forests that dominate the border regions of Louisiana and Texas.
Houston Outskirts
On clear days, the distant industrial sprawl and energy corridors of the Gulf Coast region are visible to the south.
San Antonio Skyline
View the iconic Tower of the Americas and the Alamo City downtown area during the standard approach to SAT.
For morning flights, the left side keeps the sun behind the aircraft, reducing glare on the window. Watch for the Mississippi River roughly 90 to 100 minutes into the flight. During the landing phase at SAT, the left side is statistically more likely to provide a clear view of the downtown core depending on wind direction and runway configuration.
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Appalachian Foothills
Look north shortly after departure to see the rolling green terrain of the Uwharrie and Blue Ridge extensions.
Atlanta Perimeter
The flight path often skirts the northern suburbs of the Atlanta metropolitan area, offering a view of its massive suburban sprawl.
Arkansas River Valley
Broad views of the agricultural heartland and the winding river systems of central Arkansas.
Austin View
As the plane begins its descent, the skyline of Austin and the University of Texas campus are often visible to the north.
Texas Hill Country
The transition from flat coastal plains to the rugged, limestone-studded ranch lands of Central Texas.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct southern sunlight. Keep an eye out for the distinctive Austin skyline about 15-20 minutes before landing. If the flight path takes a more northerly route, you may see the southern edges of the Ozark mountains in the distance during the mid-flight segment.
Book Hotels in San AntonioDistance: 1,760 km (1,094 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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