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ATL → MLI
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Quad City International Airport (Moline)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically offers superior views of the Nashville skyline and a more direct angle of the Mississippi River's winding path during the descent into Moline.
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Atlanta Skyscrapers
Catch a glimpse of the Midtown and Downtown Atlanta skyline shortly after departure from ATL.
Nashville Basin
Direct views of the Cumberland River and the urban sprawl of Music City during the mid-flight segment.
Land Between the Lakes
Aerial view of the massive Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley reservoirs near the TN/KY border.
Mississippi River Bends
Dramatic views of the river's silver ribbon as the aircraft crosses into the Illinois/Iowa region.
Rock Island Arsenal
The historic military installation located on an island in the Mississippi River during final approach.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sky change colors over the Mississippi. During the winter, this side offers the best views of the ice floes moving down the river near the Quad Cities. Watch for the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers approximately 40 minutes into the flight.
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Appalachian Foothills
The rolling green terrain of the southernmost extent of the Appalachian range in North Georgia.
Shawnee National Forest
Expansive views of the dense hardwood forests in the southern tip of Illinois.
Midwestern Patchwork
The iconic 'quilt' pattern of the vast Illinois corn and soybean fields stretching to the horizon.
Illinois Wind Farms
Large clusters of wind turbines visible as white toothpicks against the green and brown landscape.
Rock River
The scenic waterway that winds through the eastern side of the Quad Cities metropolitan area.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of the massive wind energy projects in North-Central Illinois. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation systems during late summer months.
Book Hotels in MolineDistance: 1,020 km (634 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MLI (41.44850158691406, -90.50749969482422)
Route Type: Domestic
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