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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Gulf Coast immediately after takeoff, the sprawling Mobile Bay, and a better perspective of the Charlotte skyline during common northern landing patterns.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Gulf Coastline

Stunning views of the Mississippi Sound and the barrier islands immediately following takeoff from GPT.

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Mobile Bay

Excellent visibility of the Port of Mobile, the USS Alabama, and the long bridges spanning the bay.

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Montgomery, Alabama

Views of the Alabama State Capitol building and the winding Alabama River.

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

The world's busiest airport is often visible to the south as the flight path skirts the Atlanta metro area.

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Lake Wylie

The sprawling waters of the Catawba River and Lake Wylie during the final descent into Charlotte.

Choose the right side for the best coastal views early in the flight. Afternoon flights on this side offer dramatic sunset views over the Catawba River upon arrival in Charlotte. Keep an eye out for the distinctive concentric circles of the Atlanta airport layout mid-flight.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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De Soto National Forest

Expansive views of the pine-heavy canopy across southern Mississippi shortly after departure.

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Birmingham Skyline

Distant views of Alabama's largest city and the Vulcan Statue on the horizon to the northwest.

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Appalachian Foothills

Rolling green hills marking the very southern end of the Appalachian mountain range in Alabama and Georgia.

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Lake Lanier

A massive reservoir in northern Georgia visible as the flight cruises past the Atlanta metro area.

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Uptown Charlotte

Clear views of the North Carolina skyline if the aircraft approaches CLT from the south on runways 36L or 36C.

Sit on the left if you want to catch the Charlotte skyline during a northern approach. Best lighting occurs during morning flights as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the green landscapes of the Deep South without glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 928 km (577 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min

Departure: GPT (30.40730094909668, -89.07009887695312)

Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)

Route Type: Domestic

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