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ATL → GNV
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Gainesville Regional Airport (Gainesville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic view of the expansive Georgia lakes and the distinctive, dark landscape of the Okefenokee Swamp before crossing into Florida.
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Atlanta Skyline
Visible shortly after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the dense urban core and Midtown's skyscrapers.
Stone Mountain
A massive granite monadnock that stands out significantly from the surrounding Piedmont plateau.
Lake Oconee & Sinclair
Vast reservoirs with intricate shorelines that sparkle during daytime flights.
Okefenokee Swamp
A prehistoric, peat-filled wetland straddling the GA-FL border, appearing as a dark, dense wilderness.
St. Johns River
Distant views of the winding river system that defines much of Northeast Florida's geography.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep your eyes peeled about 20-30 minutes into the flight for the deep green transition of the Okefenokee Swamp. During the initial climb, look for the unique rounded shape of Stone Mountain to the northeast of the airport.
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South Georgia Farmland
A patchwork quilt of pecan groves, peanut fields, and timber tracts characteristic of the Deep South.
Flint River Basin
Winding blue veins of water cutting through the rural landscape towards the Gulf.
Paynes Prairie
A unique geological basin and savanna located just south of Gainesville, often visible on final approach.
Hartsfield-Jackson Layout
An aerial view of the world's busiest airport infrastructure if the plane bank turns right upon departure.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or sunset flights to catch the 'Golden Hour' over the rural landscape. As you descend into Gainesville, look for the vast, flat expanse of Paynes Prairie; if the pilot loops south for the approach, this side provides an excellent view of the bison and wild horse habitats.
Book Hotels in GainesvilleDistance: 484 km (301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: GNV (29.6900997162, -82.27179718020001)
Route Type: Domestic
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