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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
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.
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 offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged Cumberland Plateau, major river crossings like the Ohio and Mississippi, and the picturesque transition into the glaciated lake regions of the north.
The left side offers a superior view of North Georgia's geological landmarks, including Stone Mountain, and the sprawling Piedmont plateau before descending into the Carolina sandhills.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers sweeping views of the Alabama and Mississippi coastlines, including the expansive Mobile Bay and the barrier islands of the Gulf of Mexico during the final descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more scenic approach into Detroit, providing expansive views of the Lake Erie shoreline and the international border between Michigan and Ontario.
The left side offers a more scenic approach into Acadiana, featuring the winding loops of the lower Mississippi River and the vast, intricate network of the Atchafalaya Basin's swamps.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Atlanta skyline upon departure and provides better views of the Appalachian foothills and the intricate Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway during the approach into Columbus.
The left side offers a more scenic view of the expansive Georgia lakes and the distinctive, dark landscape of the Okefenokee Swamp before crossing into Florida.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rolling Kentucky Bluegrass region and the massive wind farms that define the Central Illinois landscape.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Atlanta skyline after departure and the sprawling Ross Barnett Reservoir upon arrival in Jackson.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Atlanta skyline during departure and the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on approach to the Upstate.
The right side offers superior views of the Chattahoochee River valley, West Point Lake, and a more direct sightline to the Columbus city center and the Aflac Tower during the final approach.
The left side offers the most scenic arrival sequence, featuring expansive views of Mobile Bay and the Alabama coastline as the aircraft descends.