About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cyril E King (STT) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Thomas to Charlotte. Left side wins both ends of the flight. The Caribbean departure is the visual highlight of the trip — Charlotte Amalie harbor and the BVI chain are genuinely spectacular from altitude. The Charlotte approach adds the city skyline as a bonus. Right side offers little of comparable interest at either end.
What can I see during takeoff from Cyril E King in St. Thomas?
During takeoff from Cyril E King (STT), sit on the Left side for the best views. STT's runway 10/28 means departures heading east initially swing north over the island chain. The left side captures St. Thomas harbor, Charlotte Amalie waterfront, and the surrounding British Virgin Islands spread across vivid turquoise water. Right side gets open Atlantic with little to anchor the view. Notable sights include: Charlotte Amalie harbor and waterfront, St. John island to the east, Tortola and the British Virgin Islands, the deep blue Sir Francis Drake Channel.
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. Charlotte Douglas typically lands runway 18L/18R or 23 depending on winds. Approaches from the south or southeast put the left side over uptown Charlotte's skyline, visible as you descend through 5,000 feet on final. Right side faces suburban sprawl with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Uptown Charlotte skyline, Lake Norman to the north, the Catawba River corridor, I-85 and I-77 interchange grid.
How long is the flight from St. Thomas to Charlotte?
The flight from Cyril E King (STT) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the St. Thomas to Charlotte flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the open Atlantic initially, crossing the Bahamas archipelago — the shallow Bahamian Banks appear as extraordinary pale turquoise patches visible from cruise altitude on clear days. The track then crosses Florida or the Florida Straits depending on routing, followed by the Georgia and South Carolina coastal plain, then the Piedmont region of the Carolinas with its characteristic red-clay terrain and pine forest patchwork before descending into Charlotte.