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ATL → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft typically offers a more dramatic crossing of the Canadian Maritimes and the initial landfall over Ireland or the United Kingdom, along with the potential for Aurora Borealis during winter night flights.
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East Coast Megalopolis
Distant views of the illuminated corridor between Washington D.C. and Boston shortly after takeoff.
Newfoundland Coastline
The rugged, icy terrain and deep fjords of eastern Canada as the flight begins its oceanic crossing.
Aurora Borealis
On winter night flights, this side faces north, offering the best chance to see the Northern Lights over the Atlantic.
The Emerald Isle
The first sighting of Europe often includes the lush, green cliffs and rolling hills of Southern Ireland.
Rhine River Valley
As the plane enters German airspace, watch for the winding Rhine river and historic European towns.
On night flights departing Atlanta, keep your window shade open as you pass Newfoundland to check for the Aurora Borealis. In the final hour of flight, the left side provides better views of the dense European city grids. Seasonal note: Winter flights are dark for most of the crossing, making city lights and stars the primary focus.
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Carolina Outer Banks
Aerial views of the thin barrier islands and the Atlantic coastline shortly after departure.
English Channel
If the flight takes a more southerly route, you may see the heavy shipping traffic in the channel between the UK and France.
Northern France
Expansive views of the patchwork fields and rural landscapes of the French countryside.
Bavarian Alps
On the final approach to Munich, the southern horizon features the stunning, snow-capped peaks of the Alps.
Munich Suburbs
Close-up views of the red-roofed Bavarian villages and church spires during the descent.
The right side is the 'sun side' for most of this eastbound journey; keep your shade down during the mid-flight sunrise to avoid glare. However, the right side is essential for seeing the Alps on the final descent into Munich Airport, especially if the plane is landing from the east.
Book Hotels in MunichDistance: 7,702 km (4,786 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 4 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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