The left side tracks closer to the Blue Ridge and Piedmont foothills for most of the flight, plus city and river views at both ends, while the right side stays over featureless flatlands the entire route.
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Flight Path
Charlotte to Harrisburg is 413 miles (664 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Rolling Piedmont terrain of North Carolina and Virginia, distant Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, Shenandoah Valley foothills near the Virginia-Maryland border
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CLT
LEFTDeparting CLT northbound and turning toward the northeast, the left side offers a view back over the Charlotte skyline and then the rolling Piedmont foothills that rise toward the Blue Ridge in the distance. The right side stays over flat, featureless Piedmont farmland and suburbs.
Landing at MDT
LEFTOn approach into MDT from the south, the left side reveals the Susquehanna River winding past Harrisburg with South Mountain and the edge of the Blue Ridge visible to the west. The right side faces flat farmland toward the Piedmont with no notable relief.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Harrisburg International (MDT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charlotte to Harrisburg. The left side tracks closer to the Blue Ridge and Piedmont foothills for most of the flight, plus city and river views at both ends, while the right side stays over featureless flatlands the entire route.
What can I see during takeoff from Charlotte Douglas International in Charlotte?
During takeoff from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CLT northbound and turning toward the northeast, the left side offers a view back over the Charlotte skyline and then the rolling Piedmont foothills that rise toward the Blue Ridge in the distance. The right side stays over flat, featureless Piedmont farmland and suburbs. Notable sights include: Charlotte skyline, Uptown towers, distant Blue Ridge foothills.
What can I see when landing at Harrisburg International in Harrisburg?
When landing at Harrisburg International (MDT), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into MDT from the south, the left side reveals the Susquehanna River winding past Harrisburg with South Mountain and the edge of the Blue Ridge visible to the west. The right side faces flat farmland toward the Piedmont with no notable relief. Notable sights include: Susquehanna River, City of Harrisburg, South Mountain ridge.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Harrisburg?
The flight from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Harrisburg International (MDT) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 413 miles (664 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Charlotte to Harrisburg flight path pass over?
Rolling Piedmont terrain of North Carolina and Virginia, distant Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, Shenandoah Valley foothills near the Virginia-Maryland border