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HTS → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Tri-State/Milton J. Ferguson Field (Huntington) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the highest peaks of the Virginia Appalachians and provides the most consistent views of Lake Norman and the Charlotte skyline during the approach.
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Jefferson National Forest
Expansive views of dense hardwood forests and the rugged wilderness of the Appalachian Plateau.
Mount Rogers
Spot the highest point in Virginia, often surrounded by high-altitude meadows and rocky balds.
Lake Norman
North Carolina's largest man-made lake, featuring thousands of miles of jagged, suburban shoreline.
Uptown Charlotte
The dense cluster of glass skyscrapers that defines the skyline of the Southeast's major banking hub.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights to witness the sunset over the mountains. During the descent into CLT, the right side usually offers a clear view of the city center if the aircraft is approaching from the north.
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New River Gorge
The deep canyon and iconic steel arch bridge are often visible shortly after departure from Huntington.
Appalachian Ridges
Dramatic views of the parallel 'Ridge and Valley' geological formations of the mountain range.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The winding scenic highway that follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains into Virginia.
Pilot Mountain
A unique, solitary quartzite butte that rises abruptly from the rolling hills of North Carolina.
Sit on the left for morning flights to catch the sunrise illuminating the Appalachian peaks. Watch closely about 15 minutes after takeoff for the New River Gorge, as the flight path is relatively direct over this area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 379 km (235 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: HTS (38.36669922, -82.55799866)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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