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AUA → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Beatrix International Airport (Oranjestad) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of island views, beginning with Aruba's rugged northern coast and followed by the world-renowned turquoise waters and intricate reef patterns of the Bahamas archipelago.
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Arikok National Park
The desert-like, rugged eastern coast of Aruba featuring limestone cliffs and crashing waves upon departure.
The Bahamas Archipelago
A stunning sequence of the Exuma Cays and the Great Bahama Bank, showcasing some of the clearest water on Earth.
Space Coast Vista
Depending on the specific airway, you may see distant views of Cape Canaveral and the Florida Atlantic coastline.
Florida Beaches
Clear views of the long, sandy barrier islands and coastal inlets of Florida's east coast.
Georgia Countryside
The transition from the Atlantic coast into the heart of the Deep South, characterized by red clay and pine forests.
The Bahamas portion is the visual highlight of this route; this typically occurs 60 to 90 minutes into the flight. For the best photography of the coral reefs and turquoise water, a morning flight is ideal as the sun will be behind you, reducing glare on the window.
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Eagle Beach & Oranjestad
Aerial view of Aruba's iconic white sand beaches and the bustling capital city immediately after takeoff.
Caribbean Deep
The dramatic transition of water color from shallow turquoise to the deep cobalt of the Caribbean Sea.
Atlanta Skyline
On many approach patterns into ATL, the left side provides the most direct views of the Midtown and Downtown skyscrapers.
Piedmont Plateau
The dense, rolling green forests of the Southern United States as you descend into Georgia.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sunset if you are on a late afternoon or evening flight. During the descent into Atlanta, watch for Stone Mountain, a massive granite monadnock located just east of the city.
Get eSIMs for Aruba
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,767 km (1,719 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min
Departure: AUA (12.5014, -70.015198)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: International
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