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LEX → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Blue Grass Airport (Lexington KY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a panoramic view of the Appalachian range's highest peaks and the most iconic approach views into Charlotte, including Lake Norman and the Uptown skyline.
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Kentucky River Palisades
Dramatic limestone cliffs and winding river bends visible shortly after departing Blue Grass Airport.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Spectacular views of the highest peaks in the eastern US, including the silhouette of the Black Mountains.
Lake Norman
The 'Inland Sea' of North Carolina, featuring hundreds of miles of jagged shoreline and luxury lakefront homes.
Uptown Charlotte Skyline
A breathtaking view of the Queen City's cluster of skyscrapers during the final approach into CLT.
The right side is the premium choice for this route. Request a window seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the mountains. During sunset flights, the mountain ridges create a beautiful layered silhouette. Keep your camera ready as you pass over Lake Norman, as the descent into Charlotte happens quickly after this landmark.
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Bluegrass Horse Farms
Aerial views of the iconic white-fenced paddocks and rolling green pastures surrounding Lexington during initial climb.
Daniel Boone National Forest
A vast expanse of dense canopy and rugged plateau terrain stretching across eastern Kentucky.
Appalachian Ridgelines
The northern perspective of the ancient mountain chain as the aircraft crosses into North Carolina.
Piedmont Plateau
The transition from mountain foothills to the flatter, industrial landscape of the Carolina Piedmont.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you, highlighting the deep greens of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This side also offers a clear view of the airport's taxiway infrastructure if landing on the eastern runways.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 453 km (281 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: LEX (38.0364990234375, -84.60590362548828)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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