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BDL → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the spectacular ridgelines of the Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Shenandoah Valley throughout the flight.
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Hudson Highlands
Rugged, forested hills along the Hudson River visible shortly after leaving Connecticut airspace.
Pocono Mountains
The elevated plateau and rolling forest landscapes of eastern Pennsylvania.
Shenandoah Valley
The iconic linear ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching through Virginia.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distances views of the hazy, blue-tinted peaks along the North Carolina and Tennessee border.
Downtown Atlanta
Spectacular views of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the city's core if landing from the west.
Afternoon flights on the right side avoid direct sun glare while providing golden-hour lighting on the Appalachian ridges. Keep your camera ready over Virginia for the most dramatic mountain textures.
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New York City Skyline
Distant but clear views of Manhattan's skyscrapers and the Freedom Tower shortly after takeoff.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system of Maryland and Virginia, featuring intricate shorelines and bridge crossings.
Lake Lanier
A vast, winding reservoir in northern Georgia that signals the beginning of the descent into Atlanta.
Buckhead District
The dense high-rise cluster of Atlanta's uptown area visible just before touchdown.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic horizon. This side is also better for spotting the sprawling suburban development of the East Coast megalopolis.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,382 km (859 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: BDL (41.9388999939, -72.68319702149999)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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