About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Henry E Rohlsen (STX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charlotte to St. Criox Island. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Charlotte skyline, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff: the entire eastern Caribbean approach with Christiansted, Buck Island, and the stunning color gradient of St. Croix's reef-fringed north coast on final. Over the Atlantic cruise portion, the left side also faces east toward any visible island chains as you descend into the Virgin Islands.
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/36C and 18L/36L) oriented north-south mean southbound departures track right over uptown Charlotte before banking southeast. The right side gives you a clear look at the Charlotte skyline and then the Piedmont landscape opening up toward the Carolinas. Notable sights include: Uptown Charlotte skyline, Lake Norman to the northwest, Lake Wylie to the southwest, Piedmont farmland patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Henry E Rohlsen in St. Criox Island?
When landing at Henry E Rohlsen (STX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Henry E Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix uses runway 10/28, with typical approaches from the east on runway 28 heading west. A left-side seat on final approach gives you the north shore of St. Croix, the town of Christiansted, and the vivid turquoise waters of the Caribbean including Buck Island just offshore. Notable sights include: Christiansted harbor and town, Buck Island and its reef, St. Croix north shore coastline, turquoise Caribbean shallows.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to St. Criox Island?
The flight from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Henry E Rohlsen (STX) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Charlotte to St. Criox Island flight path pass over?
After departing the Carolinas, the flight tracks southeast over the Atlantic Ocean. The Bahamas archipelago passes to the right (west) side roughly mid-flight — Grand Bahama and the northern Bahamas may be visible on clear days from the right side. The flight then crosses open Atlantic before the Puerto Rico landmass appears to the right on descent, with the mountainous interior of Puerto Rico (Cordillera Central) visible as a green ridge. The Virgin Islands chain then comes into view, with St. Thomas and St. John visible to the left before St. Croix appears ahead and below.