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ATL → TGU
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Toncontín International Airport (Tegucigalpa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Central American volcanic chain and the legendary, high-stakes mountain approach into the Tegucigalpa valley.
Mississippi Delta
The complex network of waterways and marshlands where the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf.
Yucatan Jungles
Vast stretches of dense tropical rainforest across Mexico and Belize as the plane heads south.
Volcanic Arc
Striking views of the majestic volcanic peaks stretching through Guatemala toward El Salvador.
Sierra de Lepaterique
Dramatic mountain ridges that form the western wall of the Tegucigalpa valley basin.
Technical Approach
The famous sharp banking maneuver and low-altitude flight path over city buildings into Toncontín.
The right side is essential for aviation enthusiasts. The approach into Toncontín is one of the most technical in the world; the plane often banks sharply to the left, giving right-side passengers a close-up view of the surrounding hills and residential areas. Late afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the volcanic chain.
Georgia Piedmont
Dense green forests and rolling hills visible immediately after departing the Atlanta area.
Emerald Coast
White sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Florida Panhandle during the initial southward leg.
Western Caribbean
Deep sapphire waters and occasional cargo ships crossing the Gulf of Mexico toward the Caribbean.
Pico Bonito
The towering, mist-covered mountains of the Nombre de Dios range as the flight reaches Honduras.
Tegucigalpa Sprawl
A detailed look at the colorful neighborhoods climbing the steep hillsides surrounding the capital.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is excellent for viewing the transition from the Caribbean Sea to the rugged North Coast of Honduras. Keep an eye out for Pico Bonito National Park, which is often clearest in the early hours before afternoon clouds develop.
Distance: 2,195 km (1,364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: TGU (14.06089973449707, -87.21720123291016)
Route Type: International
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