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PBI → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the Space Coast's launch facilities, and the historic harbor of Charleston.
Florida Gold Coast
Immediate views of the turquoise Atlantic waters and the high-rise beach developments of Jupiter and Juno Beach.
Kennedy Space Center
A prime view of Cape Canaveral, including launch pads and the massive Vehicle Assembly Building.
Charleston Harbor
Clear views of the historic South Carolina coastline, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and Fort Sumter.
Outer Banks & Sea Islands
The intricate network of barrier islands along the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines.
Lake Wylie
A large reservoir on the border of the Carolinas often visible during the final descent into CLT.
Book the right side for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the Space Coast landmarks. On the descent into Charlotte, this side typically offers the best view of the city's suburban lake districts and the Catawba River.
Lake Okeechobee
Visible shortly after takeoff, this is Florida's largest freshwater lake and a massive geographic landmark.
Florida Everglades
The northern reaches of the vast wetlands and sawgrass prairies can be seen as the plane climbs.
Jacksonville Skyline
The flight path often passes just west of downtown Jacksonville, providing a view of the St. Johns River loops.
Piedmont Plateau
The transition from coastal plains to the rolling, forested hills of the Carolinas as you approach Charlotte.
Sit on the left for the best sunset views during evening flights. During the first 15 minutes, look for the unique patterns of Florida's canal systems and inland agricultural grids. In winter, the earlier sunset makes this side ideal for golden hour photography over the inland forests.
Distance: 952 km (592 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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