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MDT → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Harrisburg International Airport (Harrisburg) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular and continuous views of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountain ranges, along with the scenic Shenandoah Valley.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
The primary feature of the flight, offering a continuous vista of the hazy, rolling peaks of the Appalachians.
Shenandoah Valley
A beautiful patchwork of green pastures and farmlands nestled between the mountain ridges of Virginia.
George Washington National Forest
Vast stretches of dense, undisturbed forest canopy covering the rugged mountain terrain.
Smith Mountain Lake
A large, popular recreational lake in Virginia known for its crystal blue waters surrounded by mountains.
Uptown Charlotte
During the final approach into CLT, the right side often gets a sweeping view of the high-rise skyline.
This is the premier side for photography. Book an afternoon or evening flight to see the sunset over the Appalachian peaks. The most dramatic mountain views occur roughly 20 to 35 minutes into the flight as you pass through central Virginia.
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Susquehanna River
Visible immediately after takeoff from MDT, showcasing the wide, island-dotted river flowing south.
York & Piedmont Plateaus
View the historic industrial city of York and the rolling agricultural hills of Southern Pennsylvania.
Dulles Corridor
On very clear days, the suburban sprawl of Northern Virginia and the distant silhouette of the DC area appear.
Lake Anna
A distinctive, branched man-made reservoir in Virginia used for cooling the nearby nuclear power plant.
Kerr Lake
A massive reservoir on the Virginia-North Carolina border known for its thousands of miles of shoreline.
Sit on this side during morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Susquehanna River. This side is better for spotting the transition from the mid-Atlantic suburbs into the rural South, though it lacks the dramatic terrain of the west.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 664 km (413 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: MDT (40.1935005188, -76.7633972168)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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