For most of the cruise, the route tracks close to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian ridgelines through Virginia and Pennsylvania, which sit to the west, or left, of the flight path, and the Lake Champlain/Adirondack approach reinforces the left side's advantage at the end of the flight.
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Flight Path
Charlotte to Burlington is 761 miles (1,224 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, the ridge-and-valley Appalachians of central Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River, and the southern Adirondack foothills of New York
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CLT
RIGHTCLT's prevailing south-flow departures send aircraft south before turning back toward the northeast route, and that turn typically swings the right side toward Charlotte's uptown skyline before the jet settles onto its northbound heading. The left side mostly shows flat Piedmont suburbs and farmland during this phase.
Landing at BTV
LEFTArrivals into BTV on runway 33 descend from the southeast over Vermont, and the final approach brings Lake Champlain and the distant Adirondack Mountains into view on the left side of the aircraft. The right side instead faces the closer, less dramatic Green Mountain foothills.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Burlington International (BTV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charlotte to Burlington. For most of the cruise, the route tracks close to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian ridgelines through Virginia and Pennsylvania, which sit to the west, or left, of the flight path, and the Lake Champlain/Adirondack approach reinforces the left side's advantage at the end of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Charlotte Douglas International in Charlotte?
During takeoff from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), sit on the Right side for the best views. CLT's prevailing south-flow departures send aircraft south before turning back toward the northeast route, and that turn typically swings the right side toward Charlotte's uptown skyline before the jet settles onto its northbound heading. The left side mostly shows flat Piedmont suburbs and farmland during this phase. Notable sights include: Charlotte uptown skyline (Bank of America Corporate Center), Piedmont suburban sprawl, occasional glimpse of Lake Norman to the north.
What can I see when landing at Burlington International in Burlington?
When landing at Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into BTV on runway 33 descend from the southeast over Vermont, and the final approach brings Lake Champlain and the distant Adirondack Mountains into view on the left side of the aircraft. The right side instead faces the closer, less dramatic Green Mountain foothills. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain, Adirondack Mountains (New York shoreline), Vermont's Green Mountain foothills, Burlington waterfront.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Burlington?
The flight from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Burlington International (BTV) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 761 miles (1,224 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Charlotte to Burlington flight path pass over?
Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, the ridge-and-valley Appalachians of central Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River, and the southern Adirondack foothills of New York