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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the high ridges of the Blue Ridge as you cross from Tennessee into North Carolina, plus a better angle of the Charlotte skyline on many typical approach patterns.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Mississippi Delta

Distinctive rectangular agricultural patterns and fertile floodplains stretching south toward the Gulf.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Dramatic views of the highest peaks in the Appalachian range, often shrouded in the characteristic blue-gray mist.

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Watch for the scenic highway ribboning through the dense forests and high ridges of western North Carolina.

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Charlotte Uptown

The dense cluster of skyscrapers in Charlotte's central business district is frequently visible during the final banking turn.

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Lake Wylie

A beautiful reservoir on the NC/SC border that the flight often passes directly over before touchdown.

For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Smokies. Late afternoon flights on this side offer spectacular 'golden hour' lighting over the mountain ridges, though sun glare can be a factor.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Arkansas River

Aerial views of the winding river and the transition from the city of Little Rock into the agricultural plains.

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Mississippi River

The massive, meandering border between Arkansas and Tennessee, often featuring heavy barge traffic and oxbow lakes.

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Nashville Perimeter

On a clear day, the urban sprawl of Music City is visible to the north as the flight traverses central Tennessee.

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Lake Norman

North Carolina's largest man-made lake, often visible during the descent into Charlotte if the winds dictate a northern approach.

The left side is preferable on morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It provides a great perspective on the transition from the Mississippi Delta into the rolling hills of middle Tennessee.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,029 km (639 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: LIT (34.729400634799994, -92.2242965698)

Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)

Route Type: Domestic

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