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BWI → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Appalachian mountain range for the majority of the flight and typically provides a more direct view of the sprawling Atlanta skyline during the final descent.
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Shenandoah National Park
The long, forested ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching across the western horizon.
Mount Mitchell
On clear days, the highest peak in the Eastern United States is visible in the distance over North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The famous scenic roadway can be seen snaking through the high elevations of the Appalachian chain.
Lake Lanier
A sprawling, multi-fingered reservoir that signals the final descent into the Atlanta area.
Atlanta Skyline
Unmatched views of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta skyscrapers when landing on the 8L or 9R runways.
Choose this side for morning flights to see the sun illuminating the mountain ridges to the west. Keep an eye out for the Washington D.C. monuments in the distance shortly after takeoff if the plane takes a westerly departure path.
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Chesapeake Bay
Aerial views of the massive estuary and the Bay Bridge during the initial climb from BWI.
Richmond Skyline
Virginia's capital city is often visible as the plane tracks south along the I-95 corridor.
Lake Gaston
A large, winding reservoir on the border of Virginia and North Carolina with distinctive jagged shorelines.
Charlotte Metro
The dense high-rises of North Carolina's largest city can be seen as a landmark midway through the flight.
Stone Mountain
The iconic, massive quartz monzonite dome located just east of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Sit toward the rear to keep the wing from blocking the Chesapeake Bay during departure. This side is best for mid-day flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare while looking toward the Atlantic coast.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 928 km (577 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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