The right side strings together the most identifiable scenery of the flight: Charlotte's skyline at departure, the layered ridges of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny highlands during cruise, and Pittsburgh's river confluence and skyline on arrival, giving it a slight edge over the left side's more isolated New River Gorge terrain.
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Flight Path
Charlotte to Pittsburgh is 367 miles (590 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Ridge-and-valley Appalachian terrain of southwestern Virginia and West Virginia, including the New River Valley and the forested ridges of the Allegheny Plateau near Monongahela National Forest
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Takeoff from CLT
RIGHTDeparting CLT northbound, the right side offers a glimpse of Charlotte's Uptown skyline just after liftoff, followed by the rolling Piedmont hills that begin rising toward the Blue Ridge foothills visible in the distance to the east as the aircraft climbs toward Virginia.
Landing at PIT
RIGHTOn approach into PIT from the south, the final turn toward runway 28 typically swings the aircraft over southern Pittsburgh, putting the city's skyline, Mount Washington bluffs, and the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers on the right side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Pittsburgh International (PIT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charlotte to Pittsburgh. The right side strings together the most identifiable scenery of the flight: Charlotte's skyline at departure, the layered ridges of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny highlands during cruise, and Pittsburgh's river confluence and skyline on arrival, giving it a slight edge over the left side's more isolated New River Gorge terrain.
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. Departing CLT northbound, the right side offers a glimpse of Charlotte's Uptown skyline just after liftoff, followed by the rolling Piedmont hills that begin rising toward the Blue Ridge foothills visible in the distance to the east as the aircraft climbs toward Virginia. Notable sights include: Charlotte Uptown skyline, Lake Norman (near path), Piedmont foothills, distant Blue Ridge escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Pittsburgh International in Pittsburgh?
When landing at Pittsburgh International (PIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PIT from the south, the final turn toward runway 28 typically swings the aircraft over southern Pittsburgh, putting the city's skyline, Mount Washington bluffs, and the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Pittsburgh Downtown skyline, Three Rivers confluence, Mount Washington ridge, Monongahela River valley.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Pittsburgh?
The flight from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Pittsburgh International (PIT) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 367 miles (590 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Charlotte to Pittsburgh flight path pass over?
Ridge-and-valley Appalachian terrain of southwestern Virginia and West Virginia, including the New River Valley and the forested ridges of the Allegheny Plateau near Monongahela National Forest