Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Raleigh-durham to Charlestown. While the takeoff offers some Piedmont scenery, the landing approach provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive views: the Atlantic crossing, the narrow strait between two islands, and the volcanic peaks of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Left-side seats capture the most impressive final descent.

During takeoff from Raleigh Durham International (RDU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Neuse River valley and the Durham-Chapel Hill urban corridor as the aircraft climbs westward. The Piedmont terrain with its rolling hills and tree coverage becomes visible within minutes of departure. Notable sights include: Neuse River, Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area, Piedmont foothills, Jordan Lake reservoir.

When landing at Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Saint Kitts. The aircraft descends from the northeast, offering views of the Atlantic coastline, the narrow Narrows strait between Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the volcanic peaks of both islands. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Narrows strait between Saint Kitts and Nevis, Brimstone Hill fortress ridge, Mount Liamuiga (volcanic peak on Saint Kitts).

The flight from Raleigh Durham International (RDU) to Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean heading southeast. Notable features include the Outer Banks of North Carolina visible shortly after departure (if climbing on a southeasterly heading), the open Atlantic for the majority of the flight, and the approach to the Lesser Antilles chain. The flight passes east of Bermuda (not visible) and approaches the Caribbean islands from the northeast. Scattered cumulus clouds are typical over the Atlantic, but the islands themselves become visible approximately 30-40 minutes before landing.