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ATL → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Atlanta skyline upon departure and provides a scenic overview of the Texas Hill Country during the descent into San Antonio.
Atlanta Skyline
Excellent views of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from ATL.
Birmingham Skyline
Views of Alabama's largest city and the historic Sloss Furnaces industrial site.
Mississippi River Meanders
Intricate oxbow lakes and massive river loops visible during the mid-flight crossing.
Texas Hill Country
The rugged limestone terrain and rolling hills north of San Antonio visible during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to keep the sun at your back. Try to secure a seat in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Atlanta skyline. As you approach San Antonio, look for the transition from flat coastal plains to the rocky Edwards Plateau.
Alabama River
Vast networks of winding river bends and fertile floodplains across central Alabama.
Mississippi River
A majestic crossing of the continent's largest river system, typically south of Vicksburg.
Atchafalaya Basin
A bird's-eye view of the largest wetland and swamp in the United States located in Louisiana.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense evergreen forests that mark the transition from the humid southeast to the Texas plains.
On late afternoon flights, the left side avoids direct glare from the sun as you head west. It is the better side for spotting the distant coastline of the Gulf of Mexico on very clear days. Watch for the sprawling suburban development of North Houston if the flight path dips south.
Distance: 1,405 km (873 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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