Charlotte to Providenciales is 1,066 miles (1,716 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
The left side misses the Charlotte skyline on departure but wins decisively on arrival with the Caicos Bank and Grace Bay approach, which is one of the most visually spectacular airport approaches in the Caribbean. During the cruise portion, the left side also tracks better over the Bahamas chain as the flight curves southeast.
Flight Path
The flight tracks southeast over South Carolina and Georgia before crossing the Florida Straits near the Bahamas. The Bahamas archipelago — particularly the Great Bahama Bank's impossibly shallow turquoise water — is visible mid-flight. The deep-water Tongue of the Ocean between Andros and Exuma is a dramatic dark blue contrast to the surrounding shallows. The Turks Island Passage, a deep-water channel separating the Turks and Caicos from the main Bahamas chain, marks the final approach corridor.
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Takeoff from CLT
RIGHTCLT's primary departure runways 18C/18L/18R send aircraft southbound, and a right-side seat gives you a clear look back at uptown Charlotte's skyline as you climb out. You'll also track over the southern Piedmont and get early views of the Catawba River system spreading out below.
Landing at PLS
LEFTProvidenciales airport (MBPV) typically uses runway 10/28, and aircraft approaching from the northwest on runway 10 come in from the west-northwest. A left-side seat puts you over the stunning turquoise shallows of the Caicos Bank and gives you a direct view of Grace Bay's reef-fringed coastline and the barrier reef line as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Providenciales (PLS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charlotte to Providenciales. The left side misses the Charlotte skyline on departure but wins decisively on arrival with the Caicos Bank and Grace Bay approach, which is one of the most visually spectacular airport approaches in the Caribbean. During the cruise portion, the left side also tracks better over the Bahamas chain as the flight curves southeast.
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 primary departure runways 18C/18L/18R send aircraft southbound, and a right-side seat gives you a clear look back at uptown Charlotte's skyline as you climb out. You'll also track over the southern Piedmont and get early views of the Catawba River system spreading out below. Notable sights include: Uptown Charlotte skyline, Catawba River/Lake Wylie, South Carolina Piedmont farmland, Lake Norman (briefly visible to the north on the turn).
What can I see when landing at Providenciales in Providenciales?
When landing at Providenciales (PLS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Providenciales airport (MBPV) typically uses runway 10/28, and aircraft approaching from the northwest on runway 10 come in from the west-northwest. A left-side seat puts you over the stunning turquoise shallows of the Caicos Bank and gives you a direct view of Grace Bay's reef-fringed coastline and the barrier reef line as you descend. Notable sights include: Caicos Bank turquoise shallows, Grace Bay Beach and barrier reef, Chalk Sound National Park lagoon, Northwest Point Marine National Park.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Providenciales?
The flight from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Providenciales (PLS) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,066 miles (1,716 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Charlotte to Providenciales flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over South Carolina and Georgia before crossing the Florida Straits near the Bahamas. The Bahamas archipelago — particularly the Great Bahama Bank's impossibly shallow turquoise water — is visible mid-flight. The deep-water Tongue of the Ocean between Andros and Exuma is a dramatic dark blue contrast to the surrounding shallows. The Turks Island Passage, a deep-water channel separating the Turks and Caicos from the main Bahamas chain, marks the final approach corridor.