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Our Recommendation
7.2

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.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Atlanta Skyline

Excellent views of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from ATL.

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Birmingham Skyline

Views of Alabama's largest city and the historic Sloss Furnaces industrial site.

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Mississippi River Meanders

Intricate oxbow lakes and massive river loops visible during the mid-flight crossing.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Alabama River

Vast networks of winding river bends and fertile floodplains across central Alabama.

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Mississippi River

A majestic crossing of the continent's largest river system, typically south of Vicksburg.

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Atchafalaya Basin

A bird's-eye view of the largest wetland and swamp in the United States located in Louisiana.

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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.

Top Activities in San Antonio
Route Information

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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