The takeoff from Exuma offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the turquoise Bahama Banks and island archipelago are uniquely photogenic and visible for a longer duration. While the Charlotte approach has merit, the Exuma departure provides superior scenic value for a window seat passenger.
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Flight Path
Great Exuma to Charlotte is 860 miles (1,385 km), a flight of about 2 hours 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic coast of Florida (visible around 45 minutes into flight), passing over or near the Florida peninsula's interior lakes and wetlands, then continues over Georgia and South Carolina with views of the Appalachian foothills becoming more prominent as you approach Charlotte. The Savannah River valley and coastal plain features are visible in the midpoint of the journey.
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Takeoff from GGT
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Exuma Cays archipelago and the turquoise shallow banks as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The contrast between the shallow sand banks and deep blue Atlantic water is striking and visible for the first 10-15 minutes of flight.
Landing at CLT
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Piedmont region and the approach into Charlotte from the southeast. You'll see the rolling terrain of the North Carolina Piedmont, the Catawba River valley, and the Charlotte metropolitan area sprawl before final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Exuma International (GGT) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Great Exuma to Charlotte. The takeoff from Exuma offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the turquoise Bahama Banks and island archipelago are uniquely photogenic and visible for a longer duration. While the Charlotte approach has merit, the Exuma departure provides superior scenic value for a window seat passenger.
What can I see during takeoff from Exuma International in Great Exuma?
During takeoff from Exuma International (GGT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Exuma Cays archipelago and the turquoise shallow banks as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The contrast between the shallow sand banks and deep blue Atlantic water is striking and visible for the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Exuma Cays (chain of small islands), Thunderball Grotto area, shallow turquoise banks of the Bahama Platform, Atlantic Ocean deep water boundary.
What can I see when landing at Charlotte Douglas International in Charlotte?
When landing at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Piedmont region and the approach into Charlotte from the southeast. You'll see the rolling terrain of the North Carolina Piedmont, the Catawba River valley, and the Charlotte metropolitan area sprawl before final descent. Notable sights include: Catawba River and its reservoirs (Lake Norman, Lake Wylie), Piedmont rolling hills, Charlotte skyline and urban sprawl, I-85 corridor.
How long is the flight from Great Exuma to Charlotte?
The flight from Exuma International (GGT) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 860 miles (1,385 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Great Exuma to Charlotte flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic coast of Florida (visible around 45 minutes into flight), passing over or near the Florida peninsula's interior lakes and wetlands, then continues over Georgia and South Carolina with views of the Appalachian foothills becoming more prominent as you approach Charlotte. The Savannah River valley and coastal plain features are visible in the midpoint of the journey.