Loading map...
ATL → CID
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Nashville skyline, the sprawling Land Between the Lakes recreational area, and a better angle of the Mississippi River crossing into Iowa.
Search flights from ATL to CID
Nashville Metro
A great view of the Cumberland River winding through the heart of Music City, Tennessee.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive expanse of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley forming a unique inland peninsula.
Ohio River Confluence
Watching the mighty Ohio River serve as the natural border between Kentucky and Illinois.
Mississippi River
The historic crossing into Iowa, often featuring river barges and floodplains near the Quad Cities.
Cedar River Valley
The lush, winding river valley that guides the flight into the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.
Sit on the right for evening flights to catch the 'golden hour' glow over the Tennessee and Mississippi rivers. Look for the massive Kentucky Lake reservoir about halfway through the flight, which is a major visual landmark on this route.
Book Hotels in Cedar Rapids
Atlanta Skyline
Excellent views of Midtown and the Buckhead district immediately after departure from ATL.
Appalachian Foothills
The rolling green terrain of the southernmost extent of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia.
Southern Illinois Industry
Aerial views of the industrial landscapes and logistics hubs near Paducah and the Ohio River.
Midwestern Grid
The iconic, perfectly square agricultural patterns of the Illinois and Iowa prairies.
Eastern Iowa Farmsteads
Traditional red barns and silos dotting the landscape during the final approach into CID.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun glare. This side is also preferable if the plane departs to the west, providing a clear view of the Atlanta airport complex and surrounding suburbs.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,118 km (695 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.