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ATL → TUP
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Tupelo Regional Airport (Tupelo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Atlanta city center during takeoff and the more rugged terrain of the Appalachian foothills and Bankhead National Forest.
Atlanta Skyline
Stunning views of the Downtown and Midtown skyscrapers immediately after takeoff if departing to the west.
Kennesaw Mountain
A prominent geological landmark and historic Civil War battlefield site visible in the northern suburbs.
Bankhead National Forest
Rugged terrain known as the 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls' across the northern Alabama segment.
Lewis Smith Lake
Distinctive deep blue, clear waters of this irregular lake nestled in the Appalachian foothills.
Sit on the right for the iconic Atlanta skyline view during departure. This side provides better views of the rolling Appalachian foothills and deep-water lakes. Morning flights are best for lighting on this side of the aircraft.
Chattahoochee River
The plane crosses this historic waterway shortly after departure from ATL, marking the boundary of the metro area.
Birmingham Outskirts
Distant views of the suburban sprawl and industrial landscape of northern Alabama as the flight cruises west.
Talladega National Forest
Expansive green canopies of one of Alabama's largest protected forest areas visible to the south.
Lake Martin
A sprawling reservoir with over 700 miles of shoreline that glimmers during midday flights.
Ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare from the north. Look for the glint of sunlight on the numerous rivers and lakes that dot the Alabama landscape; winter flights provide better visibility of the terrain through the bare trees.
Distance: 407 km (253 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: TUP (34.26810073852539, -88.7698974609375)
Route Type: Domestic
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