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ATL → MDT
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Harrisburg International Airport (Harrisburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Stone Mountain shortly after takeoff, followed by the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and a stunning approach over the wide Susquehanna River into Harrisburg.
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Stone Mountain
A massive granite monadnock visible on the outskirts of Atlanta shortly after departure.
Charlotte Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the dense cluster of skyscrapers in North Carolina's largest city.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Direct views of the heavily forested peaks and the winding path of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Susquehanna River
Experience the impressive scale of this wide, shallow river as the plane descends into MDT.
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Spot the green-domed capitol building in downtown Harrisburg during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Atlantic coastal plain in the distance. During the descent into Harrisburg, the right side provides a panoramic view of the river's many islands and bridges. Look for Stone Mountain within the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Ridge-and-Valley Province
Witness the unique geological formations of the Appalachian Mountains with their long, parallel ridges and deep valleys.
Roanoke Valley
View the 'Star City of the South' and the surrounding Mill Mountain area mid-flight.
Shenandoah Valley
Broad vistas of the fertile valley between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains.
Three Mile Island
Get a clear view of the historic nuclear power plant cooling towers located in the Susquehanna River just south of the airport.
Choose the left side for a more direct view of the Three Mile Island cooling towers during the final approach. This side also offers better views of the rugged Allegheny front in the distance during the middle portion of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 997 km (620 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MDT (40.1935005188, -76.7633972168)
Route Type: Domestic
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