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DEN → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the Appalachian range, specifically the Great Smoky Mountains, along with better sightings of the Ozark Plateau and the Charlotte skyline upon approach.
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Front Range Rockies
A final look at the snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Rockies fading into the western horizon.
Ozark National Forest
The densely forested, rugged terrain of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Nashville Skyline
A clear view of the 'Batman Building' and the Tennessee capital's dense urban core.
Great Smoky Mountains
Breathtaking views of the highest peaks in the Appalachians, often shrouded in their namesake blue mist.
Pisgah National Forest
The lush, expansive greenery of the Western North Carolina wilderness.
Uptown Charlotte
A spectacular view of the Charlotte skyline if the aircraft circles for a southern runway landing.
The right side is superior for mountain lovers, especially during the final 45 minutes of the flight over Tennessee and North Carolina. In winter, the snow-dusted Smokies are a highlight. Be aware that afternoon flights will have the sun on this side, making photography difficult without a polarizer.
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Kansas Farm Quilts
The intricate geometric patterns of circular irrigation fields across the Great Plains.
St. Louis Horizon
The distant silhouette of the Gateway Arch and the downtown skyline near the Mississippi confluence.
Mississippi River
A massive silver thread winding through the center of the United States.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The rolling, hazy ridges of the northern Appalachian range as you enter North Carolina.
Lake Norman
A sprawling view of North Carolina's largest man-made lake during the northern approach to CLT.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side provides excellent views of Lake Norman if the aircraft approaches Charlotte from the north, which is common during north-wind operations.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,148 km (1,335 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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