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ATL → ORF
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Norfolk International Airport (Norfolk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more iconic view of the Atlanta skyline and Stone Mountain immediately after takeoff, followed by glimpses of the Appalachian foothills and a better perspective of the James River and Hampton Roads harbor upon arrival.
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Atlanta Skyline
A clear view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skyscrapers shortly after departing ATL.
Stone Mountain
The massive quartz monzonite dome located just east of the city, visible early in the climb.
Appalachian Foothills
Distant views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north as the plane traverses the Carolinas.
Charlotte Skyline
Potential views of the Queen City's financial district from a high cruising altitude.
Kerr Lake
A sprawling 50,000-acre reservoir on the Virginia-North Carolina border.
Hampton Roads Harbor
The confluence of the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth Rivers during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look out immediately after takeoff for Stone Mountain. During the descent into ORF, watch for the distinctive Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel complex connecting the peninsula to the southside.
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Piedmont Plateau
Expansive views of the rolling hills and dense pine forests of the Southeastern interior.
Lake Hartwell
Visible as the flight crosses the Savannah River on the Georgia-South Carolina border.
Great Dismal Swamp
A massive, dark-water marshland ecosystem spanning the border of NC and VA.
Norfolk Naval Base
A bird's-eye view of the world's largest naval station with aircraft carriers often docked.
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
If the flight approaches from the east, you will see the Atlantic coastline and the boardwalk.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset lighting up the Virginia coastline. On approach to ORF, this side is best for spotting the active shipyards and the massive naval fleet. Keep an eye out for the Currituck Sound to the southeast during the descent.
Book Hotels in NorfolkDistance: 830 km (516 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: ORF (36.89459991455078, -76.20120239257812)
Route Type: Domestic
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