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XNA → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the Mississippi River and the Ozarks, the Right Side is superior for its direct views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge range during the descent into North Carolina.
Arkansas River Valley
The lowlands and agricultural patterns south of the Ozarks during the initial climb.
Great Smoky Mountains
Breathtaking views of the highest peaks in the Appalachian range as the flight enters North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The iconic blue-misted ridges and the winding Blue Ridge Parkway visible during the descent.
Uptown Charlotte
A stunning view of the dense skyscraper cluster of the city center if the flight approaches from the south.
Lookout Mountain
The prominent ridge near Chattanooga, Tennessee, marking the transition into the deeper Appalachians.
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain enthusiasts. For the most dramatic lighting on the Appalachian ridges, choose an afternoon flight. Keep your camera ready as you pass Asheville to catch the transition from the high peaks to the Piedmont plateau.
Ozark National Forest
Dense, rolling green hills and plateau landscapes of Northwest Arkansas immediately after takeoff.
Mississippi River Crossing
The massive river and its complex oxbow lakes near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.
Nashville Skyline
The 'Music City' skyline and the meandering Cumberland River often visible to the north mid-flight.
Lake Norman
North Carolina's largest man-made lake, often visible during the final descent into the Charlotte area.
Sit on the left if you are on an early morning flight to avoid the southern sun glare. This side provides the best perspective of the Cumberland Plateau's unique geology and the suburban sprawl of northern Charlotte during landing.
Distance: 1,211 km (752 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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