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SBY → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (Salisbury) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most scenic perspective of the Chesapeake Bay's transition to the Atlantic, the massive naval infrastructure of Norfolk, and the winding river systems of North Carolina.
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Tangier Sound
Intricate patterns of marshlands and shallow water channels along the lower Delmarva Peninsula.
Norfolk Naval Base
Aerial views of the world's largest naval station, often featuring multiple aircraft carriers at pier.
Great Dismal Swamp
A vast, dark green expanse of protected wetlands and Lake Drummond spanning the VA/NC border.
Roanoke River
Deeply winding river bends through eastern North Carolina before it opens into Albemarle Sound.
Kerr Lake
A massive reservoir with jagged shorelines and numerous forested peninsulas.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. Keep your eyes peeled shortly after takeoff for the Bay Bridge-Tunnel and as you enter Virginia for the massive naval fleet in Hampton Roads. In autumn, the swamp foliage provides a unique bronze color palette.
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Chesapeake Bay
Expansive views across the widest part of the bay toward the Virginia mainland.
Richmond Metro
The urban sprawl of Virginia's capital and the distinctive fall line of the James River.
Blue Ridge Silhouette
On very clear days, the distant western horizon reveals the blue-hued peaks of the Appalachian Mountains.
Uwharrie National Forest
Densely forested ridges that represent some of the oldest mountain ranges in North America.
Uptown Charlotte
A spectacular view of the 'Queen City' skyscrapers during the final descent into CLT.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is behind you, illuminating the landscape. This side offers a better view of the Charlotte skyline if the flight approaches from the north. Look for the white-water center just west of the airport during the final seconds before landing.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 596 km (370 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: SBY (38.34049987792969, -75.51029968261719)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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