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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic US East Coast descent, featuring the recognizable geometry of Cape Cod, the Mid-Atlantic coastline, and views of the major metropolitan skylines.

Left Side Highlights
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English Channel & Cornwall

Early flight views of the busy maritime lanes and the jagged, scenic cliffs of the southwestern tip of England.

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Newfoundland Coastline

The first point of North American landfall, featuring dramatic fjords and the rugged, rocky shores of eastern Canada.

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Cape Cod & Islands

The distinctively hooked peninsula of Massachusetts and views of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from high altitude.

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Northeast Megalopolis

Passing over the dense urban corridor, offering distant views of the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.

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Chesapeake Bay

A massive, intricate estuary system visible as the aircraft begins its descent into the Carolinas.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

The iconic hazy, blue-tinted ridges of the southern Appalachian range just before the final approach into Charlotte.

Sit on the left to maximize views of the Atlantic coastline and the approach into the US. Note that because this is a westbound flight, the sun will be on the left side (south) for most of the journey; bring sunglasses or expect to keep the shade partially closed during peak glare hours.

Right Side Highlights
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Southern Ireland

The lush, emerald-green fields of the Irish countryside before the aircraft heads into the vast North Atlantic.

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Labrador Wilderness

If the flight takes a northerly Great Circle route, you will see the stark, frozen lakes and tundra of Northern Canada.

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Maine Northwoods

Endless stretches of dense evergreen forests and the remote wilderness of the northeastern United States.

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White Mountains

Views of the highest peaks in the Northeast, including Mount Washington, as you cross through New Hampshire.

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Hudson River Valley

The winding river carving through the Catskill and Adirondack regions of upstate New York.

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Uptown Charlotte

If the aircraft lands on runways 18L or 18C from the north, the right side provides a great view of the center city skyline.

The right side is the 'cool' side for this westbound trip, staying in the shade most of the time, which is better for photography. It offers more views of the rugged interior terrain and mountains rather than the ocean. It is also the side to be on if there is a rare chance for Aurora Borealis on a winter evening flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 7,059 km (4,386 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 18 min

Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)

Route Type: International

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