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DFW → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas and a more direct line of sight toward the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge range during the descent into Charlotte.
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North Dallas Suburbs
Aerial views of the sprawling residential grids of Plano and Frisco shortly after takeoff.
Ouachita National Forest
Dramatic ridgelines and lush forest canopies stretching across western Arkansas.
Mississippi River Crossing
A view of the massive waterway as it snakes through the fertile valley near the Tennessee border.
Appalachian Foothills
The beginning of the Great Smoky Mountains visible to the north as the flight enters North Carolina.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Potential views of the iconic racing complex on the northern approach to CLT.
Sit on the left to avoid harsh direct sunlight on morning flights. This side is prime for spotting the transition from the flat Ozark plateaus into the undulating ridges of the Appalachian chain. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best mountain silhouettes.
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Dallas Skyline
An excellent view of the Reunion Tower and the downtown Dallas skyscrapers if taking off to the south.
The Mississippi Delta
Vast agricultural geometric patterns and bayous typical of the southern river landscape.
Birmingham Skyline
Distant views of the 'Magic City' and its industrial landscape in northern Alabama.
Lake Wylie
Beautiful waterfront views and intricate shorelines just south of the Charlotte airport.
Uptown Charlotte
Glittering views of the Bank of America Stadium and the city's financial district during final approach.
The right side is the best choice for sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the South. If the flight approaches CLT from the south, this side provides the most iconic views of Lake Wylie and the Charlotte skyline. Watch for the change from red clay earth to the dense green pines of the Piedmont region.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 1,503 km (934 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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