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IAH → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the transition from the Gulf Coastal Plain into the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, including a clearer view of the Mississippi River bend.
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Sam Houston National Forest
Dense pine forests visible shortly after departure from IAH as you head northeast.
Mississippi River
A dramatic crossing of the continent's largest river, typically near Vicksburg or Natchez.
Birmingham Skyline
The urban center of Alabama and the surrounding iron-rich ridges of the southern Appalachians.
Talladega National Forest
The beginning of the Appalachian mountain chain with visible ridges and deep green valleys.
Blue Ridge Foothills
Distant views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as the flight descends into the Piedmont region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. This side is also better for spotting the winding path of the Mississippi River. If the flight path stays slightly north, you may even catch a glimpse of the Atlanta area's northern suburbs.
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Atchafalaya Basin
The vast wetlands and bayous of Louisiana are visible as shimmering patches of water and cypress.
Chattahoochee River
The state border between Alabama and Georgia, winding through dense forest canopy.
Lake Wylie
A large, sprawling reservoir on the SC/NC border visible during the final descent into CLT.
Uptown Charlotte
The impressive skyline of the 'Queen City' is frequently visible on the right during a southern approach.
The right side is the 'money' seat for landing. If the airport is using Runways 36L/C/R for arrivals (landing from the south), the right side gets a fantastic view of Lake Wylie and the Charlotte city center. Watch for the dramatic color change in the soil to the famous Carolina Red Clay.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 1,467 km (912 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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