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ATL → BUF
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (Buffalo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the southern Appalachian ridges and the most scenic approach over the Lake Erie shoreline when entering the Buffalo area.
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Atlanta Skyscrapers
Clear views of downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines immediately after a northbound departure from ATL.
Appalachian Ridges
Aerial perspective of the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains and the deeply carved valleys of the southern highlands.
Allegheny Plateau
Continuous views of the rolling, forested plateau terrain throughout West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Lake Erie Shore
Stunning vistas of the Lake Erie coastline and the Buffalo waterfront during the final approach phase.
Choose the left side for better shade on afternoon flights, which minimizes window glare for photos. This side is superior for viewing the transition from the Appalachian mountains to the Great Lakes basin. During a standard landing pattern (Runway 23), you will see the lake and the city core prominently.
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Lake Lanier
The massive, winding shoreline of Georgia's largest reservoir is visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Piedmont Plateau
A lush tapestry of rolling hills and dense deciduous forests stretching across the Carolinas and Virginia.
Pennsylvania Heartland
Intricate patchwork patterns of agricultural fields and rural communities in central Pennsylvania.
Finger Lakes
Distant views of the southern tips of New York's glacial Finger Lakes as the plane begins its descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights if you enjoy seeing the sunrise over the Atlantic coastal plain. Keep an eye out for the Susquehanna River, one of the oldest river systems in the world, which the flight typically crosses perpendicularly. In winter, the snow-covered farmlands offer beautiful high-contrast geometry.
Book Hotels in BuffaloDistance: 1,147 km (713 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: BUF (42.94049835, -78.73220062)
Route Type: Domestic
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