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FRA → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
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.
English Channel & Cornwall
Early flight views of the busy maritime lanes and the jagged, scenic cliffs of the southwestern tip of England.
Newfoundland Coastline
The first point of North American landfall, featuring dramatic fjords and the rugged, rocky shores of eastern Canada.
Cape Cod & Islands
The distinctively hooked peninsula of Massachusetts and views of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from high altitude.
Northeast Megalopolis
Passing over the dense urban corridor, offering distant views of the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.
Chesapeake Bay
A massive, intricate estuary system visible as the aircraft begins its descent into the Carolinas.
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.
Southern Ireland
The lush, emerald-green fields of the Irish countryside before the aircraft heads into the vast North Atlantic.
Labrador Wilderness
If the flight takes a northerly Great Circle route, you will see the stark, frozen lakes and tundra of Northern Canada.
Maine Northwoods
Endless stretches of dense evergreen forests and the remote wilderness of the northeastern United States.
White Mountains
Views of the highest peaks in the Northeast, including Mount Washington, as you cross through New Hampshire.
Hudson River Valley
The winding river carving through the Catskill and Adirondack regions of upstate New York.
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.
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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