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STT → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side dominates the departure phase with spectacular views of the Virgin Islands archipelago, followed by a beautiful crossing of the Bahamas and the Carolina coast.
St. John & Virgin Islands NP
Incredible aerial views of Trunk Bay and the protected green hills of the U.S. National Park immediately after takeoff.
British Virgin Islands
Look across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to see Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and the famous sailing waters of the BVI.
Bahamian Out Islands
Pass over the eastern fringe of the Bahamas, spotting remote coral cays like San Salvador or Cat Island.
The Outer Banks
See the thin ribbon of the North Carolina barrier islands if the flight path tracks slightly east along the coastline.
Lake Wylie
A clear view of the sprawling reservoir on the border of North and South Carolina during the final descent phase.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic Caribbean scenery. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind the aircraft, making the turquoise water colors much more vibrant for photography. Keep your camera ready for the first 15 minutes of the flight as the plane climbs over the archipelago.
Puerto Rico Coast
Glimpse the eastern tip of Puerto Rico and the island of Culebra during the initial climb out of the Caribbean.
Caicos Bank
View the dramatic contrast between shallow turquoise banks and deep ocean trenches near the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Charleston Harbor
Spot the historic South Carolina coastline and the distinctive Ravenel Bridge as you cross the mainland.
Uptown Charlotte
Provides a potential view of the Charlotte skyscraper skyline depending on the landing runway and wind direction.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare coming from the east. Keep an eye out for the El Yunque rainforest on the horizon shortly after leaving St. Thomas. During the descent, this side often offers a better view of the suburban sprawl and the transition into the Piedmont region.
Distance: 2,449 km (1,522 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: STT (18.337299346923828, -64.97339630126953)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: International
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