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ATL → OAJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Albert J Ellis Airport (Jacksonville NC)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Atlanta skyline and the massive granite dome of Stone Mountain during departure, as well as a more direct look at major South Carolina landmarks.
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Atlanta Skyline
Panoramic views of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from ATL.
Stone Mountain
The world's largest piece of exposed granite, standing out sharply against the Georgia forest canopy.
Augusta National
Occasional distant views of the famous green fairways of the Masters golf course as you cross into South Carolina.
Columbia, SC
Clear sightlines of the South Carolina state capital and the Congaree River valley.
Piedmont Farms
A patchwork of agriculture and rolling hills stretching across the central Carolinas.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun at your back. During departure from Atlanta, keep your eyes peeled within the first 10 minutes for the distinctive shape of Stone Mountain. In winter, the lack of foliage makes the river systems of the Carolina Piedmont much more visible.
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Savannah River
The winding, forested border between Georgia and South Carolina is a prominent landmark mid-flight.
Coastal Plain Forests
Vast expanses of managed timberland and pine barrens as the terrain flattens toward the coast.
Camp Lejeune
The massive Marine Corps base and its training ranges are visible during the final descent into OAJ.
Onslow Bay
Glints of the Atlantic Ocean and the North Carolina Intracoastal Waterway appearing on the horizon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. As the plane descends into Jacksonville, look for the New River and the extensive wetlands surrounding the military installations. Keep a camera ready for the contrast between the green marshes and the blue coastal inlets.
Book Hotels in Jacksonville NCDistance: 640 km (398 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: OAJ (34.8292007446, -77.61209869380002)
Route Type: Domestic
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