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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of views featuring the Philadelphia and DC skylines, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the expansive Lake Norman during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Philadelphia

Clear views of the Center City skyline and the Schuylkill River as the flight moves south over PA.

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DC/Baltimore Corridor

Distant views of the Capitol, Washington Monument, and Baltimore Inner Harbor during the mid-flight cruise.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

The rolling peaks and valleys of the Appalachian range visible through Virginia and North Carolina.

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Lake Norman

The massive shoreline and recreation areas of the 'Inland Sea' just north of Charlotte.

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NASCAR Country

The suburban landscape and racing hubs of the Charlotte metro area during the final approach.

Choose the right side to avoid harsh morning glare when flying south. On the approach to CLT, this side usually offers a spectacular view of Lake Norman's islands. If the plane lands from the north, you may also see the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Manhattan Skyline

Immediate views of the East River and the New York City skyscrapers shortly after departure from HPN.

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Jersey Shore

The sweeping coastline of the Atlantic Ocean and the barrier islands of New Jersey.

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Delaware Bay

The massive waterway separating the New Jersey peninsula from the state of Delaware.

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Chesapeake Bay

Aerial perspective of the nation's largest estuary and the intricate inlets of the Eastern Shore.

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Coastal Plain Forests

Dense greenery and winding rivers of the North Carolina tidewater region.

Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. This side provides the best view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel if the flight path remains coastal. Watch for the Jersey Shore lighthouses on clear days.

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Route Information

Distance: 907 km (564 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: HPN (41.06700134277344, -73.70760345458984)

Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)

Route Type: Domestic

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