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OMA → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Eppley Airfield (Omaha) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Appalachian range and the impressive confluence of major river systems in the Midwest.
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Downtown Omaha
Excellent views of the Omaha skyline and the Missouri River immediately following takeoff from OMA.
Mississippi-Ohio Confluence
A spectacular view of the meeting point of two of America's largest rivers near Cairo, Illinois.
Great Smoky Mountains
Dramatic, hazy peaks of the Smokies visible during the cruise and initial descent phases.
Lake Wylie
Beautiful waterfront properties and winding shorelines just before touchdown at CLT.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun illuminates the Appalachian peaks. Watch closely about halfway through the flight for the muddy Mississippi merging with the clearer Ohio River; it is one of the most distinct geographic features on this route.
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Iowa Heartland
Expansive views of the neatly partitioned agricultural grids of southwestern Iowa shortly after departure.
St. Louis Distant View
Depending on the flight path, the Gateway Arch may be visible in the distance to the south.
Ohio River Crossing
The flight crosses the winding Ohio River, marking the transition into the lush hills of Kentucky.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Stunning views of the northern Appalachian ridges as you enter North Carolina airspace.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to keep the sun at your back, providing better lighting for photos of the Kentucky landscape. This side also offers a great look at the northern suburbs of Charlotte during the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,468 km (912 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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