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LGA → CHS
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Atlantic coastline, including the iconic Jersey Shore, the Delaware Bay, and the dramatic barrier islands of the North Carolina Outer Banks before descending into the historic Charleston Harbor.
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Brooklyn & Queens
Aerial views of the outer boroughs and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge immediately after takeoff.
Jersey Shore
A continuous view of the Atlantic coastline, including the boardwalks of Atlantic City.
Delaware Bay
The massive expanse where the Delaware River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Outer Banks
Stunning views of the thin strips of land including Cape Hatteras and Nag's Head.
Charleston Harbor
Views of Fort Sumter and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the ocean. On clear days, this side provides the best view of the transition from the mid-Atlantic to the southern Lowcountry marshlands. Look for the Outer Banks roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight.
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Manhattan Skyline
Distant but impressive views of One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building if the flight path tracks west.
NJ Pine Barrens
A vast, dark green expanse of protected forest in Southern New Jersey.
Philly & DC Corridors
Glimpses of the urban sprawl and major metropolitan areas of the Northeast Corridor.
Carolina Lowcountry
The intricate patchwork of inland farms and tidal rivers as you approach South Carolina.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better lighting for ground photography. It is also the better side for spotting the lights of the I-95 corridor on night flights. If the plane takes off towards the south, you may get a brief, spectacular view of the Statue of Liberty.
Book Hotels in CharlestonDistance: 1,033 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Route Type: Domestic
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