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ATL → MSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Dane County Regional Truax Field (Madison)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Chicago skyline and the expansive blue of Lake Michigan during the transition from the Midwest plains to the Wisconsin dairy country.
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Stone Mountain
The massive granite monadnock is often visible just east of Atlanta during departure.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
On clear days, the distinct oval of the famous racing circuit can be spotted south of the city.
Chicago Skyline
A world-class view of the Willis Tower and high-rises along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lake Michigan
The deep blue expanse of the lake provides a stark contrast to the inland landscapes.
Wisconsin Rolling Hills
Picturesque dairy farms and silos characteristic of the landscape near Madison.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of Chicago. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography over the Great Lakes, highlighting the shoreline contours.
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Dense tree canopies and residential grids of the 'City in a Forest' during initial climb.
Cumberland Plateau
Rugged, forested ridges and deep river valleys as the plane crosses into Tennessee.
Illinois Farmlands
A geometric tapestry of green and gold agricultural plots stretching to the horizon.
Rock River Valley
The meandering Rock River provides a scenic border between the flat plains and rolling hills.
Sit toward the back of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction of the Cumberland Plateau. On evening flights, this side provides a beautiful view of the sunset across the Illinois prairie.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,140 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MSN (43.13990020751953, -89.3375015258789)
Route Type: Domestic
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