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MOB → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Mobile Regional Airport (Mobile) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Mobile Bay and coastal features upon departure, followed by scenic inland lakes and a high probability of seeing the Charlotte skyline during the final approach.
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Mobile Bay
Spectacular views of the bay, the Port of Mobile, and the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
Gulf Coastline
On clear days, you can see the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico receding in the distance.
Lake Martin
A sprawling, irregular reservoir in Alabama with beautiful winding shorelines and numerous islands.
Lake Wylie
The plane frequently crosses this large lake on the NC/SC border during the descent into CLT.
Uptown Charlotte
Depending on the landing pattern, this side typically offers the best view of the impressive city skyline.
Morning flights are ideal for capturing the sun glinting off the various water bodies. Sit forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Lake Wylie and the Charlotte skyline during landing.
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Tensaw River Delta
Known as America's Amazon, this massive wetland system is visible shortly after takeoff.
Montgomery Skyline
The capital of Alabama and its historic downtown area are visible to the north mid-route.
Stone Mountain
The massive granite dome east of Atlanta can often be spotted on clear days.
Oconee National Forest
Vast stretches of Georgia's pine forests provide a lush green canopy from above.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers a broader view of the transition from the Gulf coastal plain to the Appalachian foothills.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 846 km (526 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: MOB (30.691200256348, -88.242797851562)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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