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ATL → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the best opportunities to see the urban skylines of Atlanta, Birmingham, and Memphis, along with significant water features like the Tennessee River.
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Atlanta Skyline
Depending on departure direction, see the glass towers of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead to the north.
Birmingham Skyline
Spot the 'Magic City' and the iron Vulcan statue overlooking the city from Red Mountain.
Bankhead National Forest
A vast expanse of lush deciduous forest known as the 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls'.
Tennessee River
A major crossing of the wide, winding river near the Pickwick Lake region.
Memphis Skyline & Bridge
On final approach, view the iconic 'M' Bridge and the Pyramid along the Mississippi River.
The right side is superior for landmarks. Upon takeoff from ATL, if the plane heads west, you will get a panoramic view of the entire Atlanta skyline to the north. As you approach Memphis, you will have a front-row seat to the Mississippi River and the city's unique downtown architecture. Morning flights offer the best lighting for this side as the sun illuminates the landscapes from the east.
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View the sprawling residential areas and dense canopy of the 'City in a Forest' during initial climb.
West Point Lake
A large reservoir on the Chattahoochee River straddling the Georgia and Alabama border.
Talladega National Forest
Extensive rolling pine forests covering the southern edge of the Appalachian foothills.
Tuscaloosa Landmarks
Aerial views of the University of Alabama campus and the massive Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Mississippi Delta
The flat, fertile alluvial plains of Northern Mississippi characterized by a geometric grid of farmland.
Sit on the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be to your south and west. This side is particularly good for spotting the distinctive Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa about halfway through the flight. Look for the transition from the rolling hills of Alabama to the flat agricultural plains of the Mississippi Delta.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 533 km (331 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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