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ATL → MLU
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Monroe Regional Airport (Monroe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the major urban centers like Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, as well as a more dramatic perspective of the Mississippi River's winding bends near Vicksburg during the descent into Monroe.
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Atlanta Skyline
Panoramic views of downtown Atlanta and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium shortly after departure from ATL.
Tuscaloosa
Clear views of the University of Alabama campus and Bryant-Denny Stadium in central Alabama.
Black Warrior River
A winding, deep-blue river that cuts through the dense green forests of Alabama.
Vicksburg Historic Area
The site of the historic Civil War bluffs overlooking the sharpest bends of the Mississippi River.
Mississippi River
The massive, meandering waterway that marks the transition from Mississippi into Louisiana.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides the best angle for spotting the distinctive oxbow lakes created by the Mississippi River. Watch closely about 45 minutes into the flight for the Alabama urban landmarks.
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Appalachian Foothills
The rolling green terrain of the southernmost extent of the Appalachian range in western Georgia.
Industrial Birmingham
Aerial perspective of the northern industrial outskirts and the steel-working heritage of Birmingham.
Bankhead National Forest
Expansive views of the 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls' and thick Southern pine canopies.
The Mississippi Delta
The beginning of the vast, flat, and highly geometric agricultural patchwork of the Delta region.
Louisiana Bayous
The intricate network of swamps and slow-moving water surrounding Monroe during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon as the plane heads west. It offers a broader view of the agricultural patterns of the Delta, which are particularly vibrant in late spring and summer.
Book Hotels in MonroeDistance: 720 km (447 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MLU (32.51089859008789, -92.0376968383789)
Route Type: Domestic
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