Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charlotte to Newark. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — the Charlotte skyline and Lake Norman on departure, and the unmistakable Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor panorama on approach. During cruise, the left side also tracks closer to the Appalachian ridges of Virginia and the Delaware River valley.

During takeoff from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), sit on the Left side for the best views. CLT's primary departure runway 18C/36C runs north-south. Northbound departures on 18C swing left (west then north), putting the Charlotte skyline and the Piedmont foothills on the left side. The Blue Ridge escarpment is visible to the northwest on the left as the aircraft climbs out. Notable sights include: Charlotte uptown skyline, Lake Norman to the northwest, Piedmont foothills, Blue Ridge escarpment on the distant horizon.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary arrival runways 22L/22R have aircraft approaching from the northeast over Staten Island and the Kill Van Kull, then turning final over Newark Bay. Left-side seats get a direct view of Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty as the aircraft descends and banks. Right side faces inland New Jersey. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, Newark Bay.

The flight from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

The flight tracks northeast over the Virginia Piedmont, crossing the James River and Richmond metro area, then over the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers. The Chesapeake Bay becomes visible as a broad estuary to the east. The flight then crosses Delaware and the Delaware River before descending into the New York metro area over northern New Jersey.