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ATL → ATW
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Appleton International Airport (Appleton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, providing views of the Appalachian foothills early in the flight and a stunning perspective of the Lake Michigan shoreline during the descent into Wisconsin.
Appalachian Fringes
The rolling terrain and ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains are visible to the east during the climb out of Georgia.
Circle City
A clear view of the Indianapolis skyline and its unique radial street layout while passing over central Indiana.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
Spectacular views of the southern tip of Lake Michigan and the transition from the industrial coast to the northern wilderness.
Fox River Valley
The lush greenery and winding waterways of Northeast Wisconsin during the final approach into Appleton.
Choose the right side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Appalachian mountains. During the final 20 minutes of flight, this side typically offers the best views of the Lake Michigan coast and the Fox River as you enter the Appleton area.
Atlanta Skyline
Immediate views of downtown Atlanta and the dense urban forest of the Georgia capital shortly after takeoff.
Nashville Basin
Distant views of the Nashville metropolitan area and the Cumberland River winding through central Tennessee.
Midwestern Grid
The intricate geometric patterns of Indiana and Illinois farmland, creating a vast patchwork quilt visible from cruising altitude.
Chicago Glow
On night flights, the massive light grid of the Chicago metropolitan area is often visible on the western horizon.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. This side is ideal for spotting the sprawling urban development of the central U.S. and the distant silhouette of the Chicago skyline on clear days.
Distance: 1,232 km (766 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: ATW (44.258098602299995, -88.51909637450001)
Route Type: Domestic
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