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HOU → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Gulf Coast periphery, scenic water bodies like Mobile Bay and Lake Lanier, and a more favorable angle for the final approach into Charlotte.
Lake Pontchartrain
Glimpse the vast brackish estuary and the Causeway bridge near New Orleans shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Mobile Bay
A clear view of the Port of Mobile and the distinctive outlet where the Mobile River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
Lake Lanier
A massive, jagged blue reservoir in Georgia that provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding green forests.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
If the flight approaches CLT from the north or loops around, the massive race complex is often visible.
Lake Wylie
The scenic suburban lake bordering South Carolina, visible just minutes before touchdown at CLT.
Choose the right side for better lighting on afternoon flights. Keep your eyes peeled as you pass the Alabama-Georgia border for the Chattahoochee River. On the descent into Charlotte, the right side often provides a clearer view of the Catawba River and the city's southern lakes.
Mississippi River
View the massive, winding bends of the Mississippi River as you cross the Louisiana-Mississippi border.
Talladega National Forest
Expansive views of the rolling green hills and dense pine forests of eastern Alabama.
Atlanta Suburbs
On clear days, the distant skyline of Atlanta and its sprawling northern suburbs are visible to the north.
Appalachian Foothills
The terrain begins to rise into the Blue Ridge foothills as the flight enters South and North Carolina.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side is ideal for spotting the complex river systems of the Deep South. Look for the distinct 'oxbow' lakes along the Mississippi about 40 minutes after takeoff.
Distance: 1,479 km (919 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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