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ATL → ECP
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views, including the Atlanta skyline during departure and the stunning white-sand beaches of the Emerald Coast upon approach into Panama City.
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Atlanta Skyline
A sweeping view of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from ATL.
Stone Mountain
The massive isolated quartz monzonite dome located northeast of the city is often visible during the initial climb.
Lake Eufaula
Also known as Walter F. George Lake, this massive reservoir on the Chattahoochee River marks the border between Georgia and Alabama.
Panama City Beach
The famous 'World's Most Beautiful Beaches' strip with its high-rise hotels and turquoise waters during the descent.
Shell Island
An undeveloped barrier island that showcases the pristine natural white sands of the Florida Panhandle.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Florida coastline. During the final descent into ECP, the aircraft often banks over the Gulf of Mexico, providing a perfect panoramic view of the beach resorts out of the left-hand windows.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Hub
An incredible overhead view of the world's busiest airport terminals and runways immediately after lifting off.
Fort Moore
Large-scale military training grounds and ranges near Columbus, Georgia, visible as a break in the dense forest.
Southern Pine Forests
Vast stretches of managed timberlands and rolling hills typical of the Southwest Georgia and Southeast Alabama landscape.
Gulf Horizon
On late afternoon flights, the right side provides a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Andrews Bay
The deep-water bay and industrial port areas of Panama City are visible just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as you will be facing west toward the Gulf of Mexico. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the red clay of Georgia to the sandy soils of Florida. In the winter months, the low sun angle can create high glare on this side during afternoon flights.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 387 km (240 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: ECP (30.357106, -85.79541400000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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