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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most iconic views of the Atlanta skyline and the massive airport infrastructure during the approach phase, alongside beautiful views of South Georgia's agricultural landscape and lake systems.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Lake Blackshear

A prominent water feature early in the flight, with views of the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park along its shores.

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Middle Georgia Farmlands

Expansive views of cotton and peanut fields that create a colorful patchwork quilt pattern across the landscape.

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Atlanta Skyline

As you descend, the skyscrapers of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead provide a dramatic urban silhouette against the horizon.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The unique pinwheel roof of the stadium is easily identifiable among the dense buildings of the downtown core.

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ATL Terminal Complex

A bird's-eye view of the world's busiest airport, including the sprawling concourses and the towering control tower during the final approach.

Choose a window seat on the right for the best chance to see the Atlanta skyline. Since the flight is short (usually under 45 minutes), stay alert as the descent starts almost immediately after reaching cruising altitude. Early morning flights offer stunning golden light reflecting off the glass towers of the city.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Flint River Basin

Visible shortly after takeoff, the winding Flint River carves through the limestone-rich soil of Southwest Georgia.

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Providence Canyon Area

To the far west, you may catch glimpses of the red clay topography associated with Georgia's 'Little Grand Canyon'.

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Pine Mountain Range

On the descent, look for the southernmost foothills of the Appalachians rising gently above the Piedmont plateau.

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Six Flags Over Georgia

If the flight pattern approaches from the northwest, the rollercoasters and landmarks of the park are visible near the Chattahoochee River.

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Sweetwater Creek

Dense forest and rocky outcrops of the state park are prominent features just before the final turn toward the runway.

Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Flint River. During morning flights, this side will be shaded, making it easier to take photos of the red clay landscapes without glare. If the plane lands from the west, the left side offers a unique perspective of the Chattahoochee River.

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Route Information

Distance: 235 km (146 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 24 min

Departure: ABY (31.535499572753903, -84.19450378417969)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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