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CLT → YOW
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Appalachian mountain ridges during the ascent and a more direct view of the Ottawa city center and Parliament Hill during typical approach patterns into YOW.
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Charlotte Skyline
Excellent views of the Uptown Charlotte skyscrapers immediately after takeoff from CLT.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Stunning aerial perspectives of the dense forests and rolling peaks of the Appalachian range.
Susquehanna River
Cross over the wide, winding Susquehanna River as you traverse the heart of Pennsylvania.
Adirondack Vistas
Western views of the vast Adirondack Park wilderness and its high peaks in northern New York.
Ottawa Parliament Hill
During a southern approach, the iconic Gothic architecture of Canada's capital is often visible to the left.
For the best experience, book a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the Appalachian topography. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, illuminating the mountains and the Ottawa River valley perfectly for photography. Watch closely during the final 10 minutes of flight for the distinctive bend in the Ottawa River.
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Piedmont Plateau
Views of the rolling hills and agricultural patterns of the Virginia and Maryland countryside.
East Coast Corridor
On clear days, see the distant hazy silhouettes of the Washington D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas.
St. Lawrence River
A beautiful crossing of the international border marked by the massive St. Lawrence waterway.
Thousand Islands
Distant glimmers of the famous archipelago scattered along the mouth of Lake Ontario.
Rideau Canal
Identify the historic canal system as it snakes through the rural Ontario landscape toward the capital.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the St. Lawrence River. Keep an eye out for the Thousand Islands region near the border; while distant, the reflection off the water is striking. During autumn, this side provides a great vantage point for the vibrant fall foliage across the New York and Ontario borderlands.
Book Hotels in OttawaDistance: 1,209 km (751 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: YOW (45.3224983215332, -75.66919708251953)
Route Type: International
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