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CLT → XNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the Great Smoky Mountains shortly after departure and better perspective of the Arkansas River Valley and Ozark foothills during the descent into Bentonville.
Uptown Charlotte
Aerial views of the Bank of America Stadium and the dense cluster of skyscrapers if the flight departs to the south.
Great Smoky Mountains
Spectacular views of the highest peaks in the Appalachian range, often covered in their signature blue mist.
Tennessee River Valley
The winding path of the Tennessee River as it snakes through the valley near Chattanooga.
Ozark National Forest
A vast expanse of dense hardwood forest that characterizes the rugged terrain of northern Arkansas.
Fayetteville & Razorback Stadium
Views of the University of Arkansas campus and the athletic complexes during the final approach phase.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Appalachians. Watch the window approximately 15-25 minutes after takeoff for the best mountain vistas. In autumn, this side provides a vivid display of changing leaf colors across the Smoky and Ozark ranges.
Lake Norman
North Carolina's largest man-made lake, visible just north of Charlotte with its extensive jagged shoreline.
Pisgah National Forest
The rolling green ridges of Western North Carolina's northern highlands.
Knoxville Skyline
Distances views of the Sunsphere and the University of Tennessee campus along the river.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive water bodies of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake near the Tennessee/Kentucky border.
Beaver Lake
The crystal clear waters of the reservoir that serves as the primary water source for Northwest Arkansas.
The right side is best for late afternoon or evening flights to watch the sun set over the horizon. Keep an eye out for the twin lakes of the Kentucky border mid-flight. If the plane circles north of XNA for landing, you will get an excellent view of the Bentonville and Rogers suburban sprawl.
Distance: 1,211 km (752 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Route Type: Domestic
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