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ATL → FAR
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Hector International Airport (Fargo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged Cumberland Plateau, major river crossings like the Ohio and Mississippi, and the picturesque transition into the glaciated lake regions of the north.
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Cumberland Plateau
Heavily forested ridges and deep gorges of the southern Appalachian foothills visible early in the flight.
Ohio River Crossing
A major geographic milestone as the plane transitions from the Southeast into the Midwest.
Mississippi River
Aerial perspective of the continent's largest river system, often near the Quad Cities area.
Minnesota Lake District
The landscape transforms into a Swiss-cheese pattern of thousands of glacial lakes during the descent.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography on this side. During winter, look for intricate fractal ice patterns on the Minnesota lakes just before the final approach into Fargo.
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Nashville Skyline
Visible roughly 30-40 minutes after takeoff from Atlanta, providing views of the Cumberland River.
Land Between the Lakes
Spot the massive parallel reservoirs of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley on the border of TN and KY.
Iowa Heartland
Infinite geometric patterns of corn and soybean fields that define the agricultural core of the U.S.
Sit on the left for late afternoon or evening flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the golden hour over the Great Plains. Watch for the lights of Des Moines if flying after dusk.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,808 km (1,123 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: FAR (46.92070007324219, -96.81580352783205)
Route Type: Domestic
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