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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the rolling peaks of the Appalachian Mountains and superior views of major metropolitan skylines during both departure and descent.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Atlanta Skyline

Excellent views of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skyscrapers during the initial climb.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

Spectacular vistas of the southern Appalachian range with its characteristic blue-tinted ridges.

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National Forests

Dense, lush canopy views of the Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests during the mid-flight cruise.

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Oak Ridge Area

Historical site of the Manhattan Project and current national laboratory facilities in Tennessee.

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Detroit Skyline

Often visible on the horizon to the northeast during the descent into Lansing.

The right side is premier for morning flights as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the Appalachians. To avoid wing obstruction of the mountain ranges, choose a seat in the first five or last five rows of the cabin. Keep your camera ready during the first 20 minutes for the best urban shots of Atlanta.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Chattahoochee River

Visible shortly after departure, winding through the northern Georgia suburbs.

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Cumberland Plateau

Observation of the rugged, flat-topped highland region as the flight crosses into Tennessee.

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Ohio River Crossing

A clear view of the river dividing the southern and midwestern states, often near the Cincinnati periphery.

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Midwest Grid

The transition into the distinctive geometric agricultural patterns of southern Michigan.

Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Tennessee Valley. It is also the better side for seeing the outskirts of Nashville if the flight path tracks slightly west. Seats forward of the wing provide the clearest views of the Ohio River valley.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,017 km (632 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min

Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Arrival: LAN (42.77870178222656, -84.58740234375)

Route Type: Domestic

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