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 left side offers the most visually diverse experience, featuring the iconic Stone Mountain near Atlanta, the Charlotte skyline, and the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains on the horizon.
The right side offers superior views of the Nashville skyline, the sprawling Land Between the Lakes recreational area, and a better angle of the Mississippi River crossing into Iowa.
The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Lake Lanier, and the scenic reservoirs of the Piedmont region before descending over Jordan Lake into the Research Triangle.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Stone Mountain shortly after departure from Atlanta and provides an excellent perspective of Lake Murray during the descent into Columbia.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Appalachian mountain ranges, including the Great Smoky Mountains and the iconic Stone Mountain near departure, plus better lighting for northbound morning flights.
The right side offers superior views of the Nashville skyline, the transition into the glaciated lakes of Wisconsin, and a scenic approach over the Mississippi River into the Twin Cities.
The right side provides the most iconic views on this route, including a spectacular perspective of the Atlanta skyline shortly after takeoff and the rolling horse country of Kentucky during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the lush Southeast to the rugged West Texas landscape, including a prime view of the highest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak.
The right side offers the most diverse geographic views, ranging from the rugged Cumberland Plateau and the lush Bluegrass region of Kentucky to the dense urban sprawl of Cincinnati and the Ohio River valley.
The right side offers superior views of the Appalachian foothills and the iconic Bluegrass country horse farms during the descent into Kentucky.
The left side offers the most iconic views, including the Atlanta skyline during departure and the world-famous Augusta National Golf Club on the descent.
The left side offers the best potential for views of the St. Louis skyline, including the iconic Gateway Arch, and spectacular crossings of the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers.