Departing to the west provides a view of the sprawling metro area and the Georgia Piedmont, with the city's impressive skyline visible to the north.
The right side is slightly favored for its superior views of the Mississippi River's dramatic oxbow curves and the potential for a stunning panoramic view of the Dallas skyline during the final approach into Love Field.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular view of the Atlanta skyline shortly after takeoff and the iconic Stone Mountain, followed by a superior view of the Charlotte skyline upon arrival if approaching from the south.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Atlanta skyline during departure and provides the best views of the Tennessee River and the iconic Wilson Dam during the approach into Muscle Shoals.
The right side is generally superior as it offers the best chance to see the Atlanta skyline during departure and the dramatic winding curves of the Mississippi River and Baton Rouge landmarks during the approach.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the Atlanta skyline immediately after takeoff and a superior vantage point for the Appalachian foothills and the Ohio River crossing.
The right side offers a dramatic reveal of the Atlantic coastline and the intricate marshlands of the Lowcountry as the plane descends into Myrtle Beach.
The left side offers superior views of the Atlanta skyline and the massive granite dome of Stone Mountain during departure, as well as a more direct look at major South Carolina landmarks.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Atlantic sunrise and the dramatic entrance into Spain over the Picos de Europa mountains, while avoiding the harshest direct sunlight on morning arrivals.
The right side offers superior views of the Tennessee River Valley, the Memphis skyline crossing the Mississippi, and the rugged scenery of the Ozark National Forest.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including Stone Mountain shortly after takeoff and a more dramatic perspective of the Appalachian ridges and river valleys approaching Pennsylvania.
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.
The left side offers a superior view of the rugged Newfoundland coastline and a more direct look at the entry into the European continent via Ireland and the United Kingdom.