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JAN → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (Jackson) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the rising Appalachian foothills and the Blue Ridge Mountains as the aircraft transitions from the Mississippi plains into the Piedmont region.
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Birmingham Skyline
Aerial views of the Magic City and the historic Sloss Furnaces as you cross into Alabama.
Talladega National Forest
Dense pine forests covering the southern end of the Appalachian mountain chain.
Coosa River Valley
Winding river systems that define the geography of northeast Alabama.
Blue Ridge Foothills
The first major elevation changes visible as the terrain transitions toward the Carolinas.
Lake Keowee
A stunning turquoise reservoir in South Carolina known for its jagged shoreline.
On morning flights, the left side avoids direct glare, providing clear views of the Blue Ridge horizon. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flatlands of Mississippi to the rolling terrain of the Appalachian foothills about 40 minutes into the flight.
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Black Warrior River
A major waterway snaking through the Alabama countryside shortly after takeoff.
Lake Martin
One of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, visible to the southeast of the flight path.
Atlanta Perimeter
Distances views of the massive urban sprawl and highway networks of northern Georgia.
Lake Wylie
Large lake on the border of the Carolinas, often seen during the final descent into CLT.
Uptown Charlotte
The impressive skyline of the Queen City, often visible during the final banking maneuvers.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights to catch the 'golden hour' over the Piedmont plateau. During the approach to Charlotte, the right side often gets a better view of the downtown skyscrapers depending on the active runway configuration.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 903 km (561 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: JAN (32.3111991882, -90.0758972168)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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