Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charlotte to Norfolk. Left side wins both ends of this short eastbound flight. During the cruise portion over central Virginia, the left side also keeps you oriented toward the James River valley and Richmond's urban area if visible through haze, while the right side faces toward less distinctive terrain. Left is the clear choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Charlotte Douglas primarily departs eastbound on runways 18C/36C or 18L/36L. On an eastbound departure toward Norfolk, the left side gives you a view back over uptown Charlotte's skyline and the Piedmont terrain rolling away to the north. The right side faces south toward less distinctive suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Uptown Charlotte skyline, Lake Norman to the north, Catawba River corridor, Piedmont farmland patchwork.

When landing at Norfolk International (ORF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Norfolk International sits just northwest of the Chesapeake Bay and the Elizabeth River. Aircraft typically approach from the west or southwest on runway 05/23. On approach from the southwest, the left side gives you the Elizabeth River, downtown Norfolk waterfront, and the broad expanse of Hampton Roads harbor. The right side looks toward suburban Virginia Beach with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Hampton Roads harbor, Elizabeth River and Norfolk Naval Station piers, Chesapeake Bay mouth, downtown Norfolk waterfront.

The flight from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Norfolk International (ORF) takes Approximately 55-70 minutes.

The flight crosses the North Carolina-Virginia border over the Piedmont, then passes over the rolling terrain of south-central Virginia near Danville and Lynchburg to the north. The route transitions from Piedmont red-clay farmland to the Virginia coastal plain, crossing the fall line before descending toward the Tidewater region and Hampton Roads. The James River and its tributaries become visible on descent.