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MSY → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of Lake Pontchartrain upon departure and a better angle for the rising Appalachian foothills and the Birmingham skyline mid-flight.
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Lake Pontchartrain
A vast view of the 24-mile Causeway bridge and the expansive brackish lagoon immediately after takeoff.
Birmingham Skyline
Aerial perspective of Alabama's industrial hub and the distinctive Red Mountain ridge.
Appalachian Foothills
As the flight progresses northeast, the flat Gulf coastal plain transitions into rolling green ridges.
Lake Norman
The largest man-made lake in North Carolina, visible if the flight pattern loops north of Charlotte.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look out for the Pontchartrain Causeway shortly after departure; it is one of the longest bridges in the world over water.
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Mississippi River Delta
Intricate patterns of bayous, marshes, and wetlands stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Talladega National Forest
Deep green canopy coverage across the southern reaches of the Appalachian Mountains in Alabama.
Lake Wylie
A prominent reservoir straddling the NC/SC border, often seen during the final descent into CLT.
Uptown Charlotte
The dense cluster of skyscrapers in Charlotte's financial district is often visible on the right during southern approaches.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. Keep a sharp eye out during the final five minutes of flight for the Catawba River and Lake Wylie.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 1,047 km (651 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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