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VPS → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (Valparaiso) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Charlotte skyline upon approach and a better view of the intricate bay systems leaving the Florida Panhandle.
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Choctawhatchee Bay
Visible immediately after takeoff, showcasing the vast brackish lagoon and the Mid-Bay Bridge.
Eglin Reservation
A massive expanse of protected pine forests and military testing ranges in Northwest Florida.
Lake Seminole
The scenic confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers at the Florida-Georgia border.
Lake Wylie
A winding reservoir on the border of the Carolinas, seen during the final descent phase.
Uptown Charlotte
The 'Queen City' skyline is often visible to the left when landing on runways 18L or 18C.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Charlotte skyline during the final approach. For afternoon flights, this side will be shaded from the direct sun once the plane turns northeast. Keep an eye out for the serpentine shape of Lake Wylie just minutes before landing.
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Emerald Coast
The iconic white quartz sand and turquoise waters of Destin and Miramar Beach.
Okaloosa Island
A narrow barrier island stretching between the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay.
Apalachicola National Forest
Dense wetlands and forest canopies of the Florida Panhandle's eastern edge.
Lake Murray
A massive 50,000-acre man-made lake near Columbia, South Carolina, known for its jagged shoreline.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
On specific flight paths coming from the south, this major racing complex can be seen in the distance.
The right side is unbeatable for the first 5 minutes of flight; you get a panoramic view of the Emerald Coast beaches if the aircraft departs toward the east. Be aware that during morning flights, the sun will be on this side, which may cause glare on the window.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 740 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: VPS (30.4832, -86.525398)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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