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ATL → SAP
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the stunning turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the world's second-largest barrier reef, and the lush tropical coastlines of Mexico and Belize.
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Atlanta Skyline
Aerial views of downtown Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia landscape shortly after takeoff from ATL.
Florida Panhandle
Clear views of the emerald waters and white sand beaches near Destin and Panama City as the plane exits the US coast.
Cozumel & Riviera Maya
Stunning vistas of the Mexican coastline, including the island of Cozumel and the turquoise lagoons of the Yucatan.
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
The intricate patterns of the massive coral reef system stretching along the coast of Belize and Honduras.
The Bay Islands
On a clear approach, you may spot the silhouettes of Utila and Roatan in the Caribbean Sea to the southeast.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is unbeatable for capturing the vibrant blue gradients of the Caribbean Sea and the barrier reef system. As you descend into SAP, look for the Ulúa River winding through the valley.
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Get eSIMs for HondurasGulf of Mexico
Expansive views of the deep blue Gulf as the flight transits from the US coast toward the Yucatan Peninsula.
Yucatan Jungle
The dense, unbroken canopy of the Mexican and Guatemalan jungles as the flight crosses the peninsula.
Lake Izabal
Potential distant views of Guatemala's largest lake and the surrounding wetlands near the Honduras border.
Sierra del Merendón
The rugged, cloud-forested mountain ranges that frame the Sula Valley as the aircraft prepares for landing.
The right side is best for observing the vastness of the Central American interior and the dramatic mountainous terrain of Honduras during the final descent. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be quite intense on this side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in San Pedro SulaDistance: 2,052 km (1,275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 44 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: SAP (15.4526, -87.923599)
Route Type: International
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