Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charleston to Charlotte. The takeoff over Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic coastline provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery than the landing approach. The water views and coastal features are more visually compelling than the suburban sprawl around Charlotte.

During takeoff from Charleston Afb International (CHS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic coastline as you climb out over the water. The left side faces inland toward relatively flat, forested terrain with fewer distinctive landmarks during initial climb. Notable sights include: Charleston Harbor, Atlantic Ocean, Folly Beach barrier island, Cooper River.

When landing at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Piedmont landscape and Charlotte's urban area as you descend into CLT. You'll see the transition from forested terrain to the city's sprawl and the distinctive grid of highways around the airport. Notable sights include: Charlotte skyline, Interstate 85 corridor, Lake Norman, Piedmont foothills.

The flight from Charleston Afb International (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) takes 1h 15m.

Pee Dee River valley, Sumter National Forest, South Carolina Piedmont transition zone with scattered lakes and reservoirs, Interstate 20 corridor visible as a major transportation artery crossing the state