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MUC → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the European mainland to the North Atlantic, with high potential for viewing Greenland's ice sheets and the rugged Canadian coast without the direct sun glare typical of the southern-facing side.
Rhine River Valley
Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the winding Rhine and the industrial heartland of Western Germany.
Ireland's West Coast
As you leave Europe, the rugged, emerald-green cliffs and inlets of Ireland provide a spectacular final landmass view.
Greenland Ice Cap
On northern flight tracks, the right side offers breathtaking views of jagged mountains and massive glaciers spilling into the sea.
Newfoundland & Labrador
The first point of North American contact features wild, rocky coastlines and deep blue fjords.
New England Coastline
Excellent views of the Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod, and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
The right side is ideal for photographers as it faces north, providing consistent, soft lighting without the sun shining directly into the lens. Watch the moving map closely about 4-5 hours into the flight; if the flight path curves north, Greenland's southern tip becomes visible. This side also offers the best chance of spotting icebergs in the Labrador Sea during the spring and early summer months.
Munich City Views
During departure, the left side often provides a sweeping view of the Isar River and the urban sprawl of Munich before heading northwest.
English Channel
Clear views of the French coastline and the busy shipping lanes of the channel if the route tracks south of London.
East Coast Megalopolis
Distant but visible views of the dense urban corridor including Philadelphia and Baltimore during the descent south.
Chesapeake Bay
An incredible aerial perspective of the massive estuary and the bridges connecting Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Final approach into Charlotte often passes over the rolling, hazy peaks of the Appalachian range.
On this westbound flight, the left side faces south, meaning you will deal with direct sunlight and glare for the majority of the crossing. Keep your window shade partially closed over the Atlantic to prevent cabin heat, but open it as you reach the U.S. coast for the best views of the Mid-Atlantic states. Late afternoon arrival in Charlotte often provides a 'Golden Hour' glow over the North Carolina landscape.
Distance: 7,351 km (4,568 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 39 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: International
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