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BMI → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (Bloomington) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the rolling Appalachian foothills and the best chance to see the Atlanta skyline during the standard approach sequence.
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Illinois Farmland
Geometric patterns of the Midwestern agricultural heartland immediately after takeoff.
The Ohio River
A prominent crossing near the border of Kentucky, often marked by heavy barge traffic.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Expansive green canopies and rugged terrain of the Kentucky wilderness.
Cumberland Plateau
The dramatic rising terrain and ridges as the flight enters the Appalachian region.
Atlanta Skyline
Sweeping views of Midtown and Downtown high-rises when landing on eastern runways.
Sit on the left for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the eastern mountains. During the descent into ATL, if the wind is from the west, the left side often provides a direct view of the Buckhead and Midtown skylines.
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Distant views of the Louisville metropolitan area and the northern Kentucky landscape.
Nashville Basin
Glimpses of the Cumberland River and the outskirts of the Music City corridor.
Tennessee River
The winding blue curves of the Tennessee River as it snakes through the valley.
Lookout Mountain
Distinctive ridge lines near the junction of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Hartsfield-Jackson Layout
A bird's-eye view of the massive five-runway system and terminal complex during landing.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Tennessee Valley. It also provides the best view of the massive airport infrastructure and Delta Air Lines' technical operations center upon landing.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 858 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: BMI (40.47710037, -88.91590118)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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