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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the rugged Adirondack Mountains immediately after takeoff and a continuous view of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge ranges throughout the journey south.

Right Side Highlights
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Adirondack High Peaks

Stunning views of Mount Marcy and the rugged wilderness of Upstate New York shortly after departure.

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Shenandoah National Park

The distinct 'longitudinal' ridges and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains through Virginia.

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Appalachian Trail Spine

Follow the continuous forested spine of the Appalachian Mountains stretching through North Carolina.

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Charlotte Skyline

A clear view of the 'Queen City' and its distinctive skyscrapers during the mid-to-late portion of the flight.

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Atlanta Approach

Dramatic views of the Buckhead and Midtown skylines as the plane enters the northern arrival pattern for ATL.

The right side is superior for sunset flights as the light hits the Appalachian ridges. During the winter, the snow-capped Adirondacks are breathtaking. On final descent into Atlanta, the right side usually provides a better angle for seeing the massive 'city in a forest' canopy and the Stone Mountain monolith.

Left Side Highlights
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Lake Champlain

Immediate views of the 120-mile-long lake separating Vermont and New York as you climb out of BTV.

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Green Mountains

Vermont's iconic mountain range, including Mount Mansfield, visible to the east during the initial ascent.

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Northeast Megalopolis

Distant views of the sprawling urban corridor, including the outskirts of New York City and Philadelphia depending on the flight path.

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Chesapeake Bay

The massive estuary system of the Mid-Atlantic is often visible to the east as the flight passes over Maryland and Virginia.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the New England landscape. It is also the best side for spotting the transition from the rocky Northeast to the sandy Atlantic Coastal Plain. Keep an eye out for the distinct shimmer of the Potomac River as you pass the D.C. area.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,546 km (961 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min

Departure: BTV (44.4719009399, -73.15329742429998)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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