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RSW → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Florida Gulf Coast, including the iconic Tampa Bay and Sunshine Skyway Bridge, followed by a more frequent perspective of the Charlotte skyline during northern landings.
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Charlotte Harbor
Aerial views of Sanibel and Captiva islands immediately after departure from Fort Myers.
Tampa Bay Area
Clear sightlines of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the St. Petersburg waterfront.
Florida Nature Coast
The intricate network of wetlands, springs, and coastal marshes of western Florida.
Georgia Pine Forests
Dense timberlands and rural agricultural patterns as you cross the Florida-Georgia line.
Uptown Charlotte
Excellent views of the Charlotte skyline ('Uptown') when the aircraft approaches from the south to land on runways 36L or 36C.
Book an 'A' seat for the best experience. On evening flights, this side provides spectacular sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the Tampa Bay crossing. If the flight arrives from the south, this side is often the one to see the stadium and skyscrapers.
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Lake Okeechobee
The massive scale of Florida's largest freshwater lake is often visible in the distance to the east.
Central Florida Lakes
The sparkling lake districts near Orlando and glimpses of the major theme park corridors.
St. Johns River
The unique north-flowing river snaking through the Florida landscape.
South Carolina Lowcountry
The transition from coastal plains to the Piedmont region, featuring winding river basins.
Lake Wylie
A large, branched reservoir that signals the final descent into the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Choose an 'F' seat on morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. While you miss the direct coastline, you get a better sense of the scale of Florida's interior waterways. During the final descent, look for the Catawba River and the suburban expansion of the Carolina Piedmont.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 968 km (601 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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