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ATL → ABY
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (Albany)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the major water bodies along the Georgia-Alabama border and the rolling foothills of the Piedmont region before transitioning into the coastal plain.
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Chattahoochee River
The historic waterway that defines the border between Georgia and Alabama.
West Point Lake
A massive 25,900-acre reservoir offering stunning water vistas and jagged shorelines.
Pine Mountain Ridge
The southernmost point of the Appalachian foothills, featuring distinct rocky outcrops.
Pecan Orchards
Perfectly aligned geometric grids of pecan trees as you enter the agricultural hub of Dougherty County.
This is the best side for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the reservoirs. Keep your camera ready for the transition from the red clay hills of the Piedmont to the sandy flatlands of the coastal plain. The geometric patterns of the pecan orchards near Albany are best viewed from an altitude of 5,000 to 10,000 feet.
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Atlanta Skyline
Clear views of the Downtown and Midtown high-rises shortly after departure from ATL.
Lake Blackshear
A prominent reservoir on the Flint River visible during the initial descent phase.
Flint River Bends
Intricate, serpentine curves of the Flint River as it flows through the Georgia heartland.
Pine Timberlands
Expansive stretches of managed loblolly pine forests typical of the southern Georgia landscape.
Sit on this side for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. Look for the distinct silver glint of the Flint River approximately 20 minutes into the flight. If the plane approaches ABY from the south, you will get a great view of the downtown Albany area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 235 km (146 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: ABY (31.535499572753903, -84.19450378417969)
Route Type: Domestic
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