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ATL → IAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a consistent panorama of the Appalachian mountain chain and the scenic Shenandoah Valley as you approach Northern Virginia.
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Lake Lanier
Sprawling blue reservoir and islands located just north of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The iconic southern portion of the Appalachian Mountains featuring dense forest coverage.
Shenandoah National Park
Aerial views of the long, narrow park featuring the winding Skyline Drive along the ridge.
Shenandoah Valley
A beautiful patchwork of agricultural land and small towns nestled between mountain ranges.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side offers the best views of the mountain ridges during the descent into Dulles, especially during the autumn when leaf colors are changing.
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Stone Mountain
The world's largest exposed granite monadnock, visible shortly after departing Atlanta.
Lake Hartwell
A massive, jagged reservoir spanning the border between Georgia and South Carolina.
Piedmont Plateau
View the rolling hills and growing urban centers of the Carolinas and southern Virginia.
Potomac River
Visible during the final approach, marking the border between Virginia and Maryland.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the various reservoirs. Watch for Stone Mountain immediately after takeoff if the plane departs towards the east.
Book Hotels in WashingtonDistance: 859 km (534 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Route Type: Domestic
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