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CAE → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Columbia) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Lake Murray immediately after takeoff and provides a high-altitude vantage point for Stone Mountain and the Appalachian foothills during the descent.
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Lake Murray
A massive 50,000-acre reservoir with intricate shorelines and islands visible immediately west of CAE.
Piedmont Plateau
Rolling hills and dense pine forests that define the geography of the inland Carolinas.
Appalachian Horizon
On clear days, the faint blue silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains is visible to the far north.
Stone Mountain
The world's largest exposed granite monadnock located just east of the Atlanta metro area.
Sit on the right for the best views of Lake Murray right after takeoff. If the flight approaches ATL from the north, you will get a perfect view of Stone Mountain. For photography, morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the terrain and water features without glare.
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Downtown Columbia
Aerial views of the South Carolina State House and the University of South Carolina campus shortly after departure.
Savannah River
The winding waterway that serves as the natural border between South Carolina and Georgia.
Atlanta Skyline
Unobstructed views of the massive Midtown and Downtown skyscraper clusters during the final approach into ATL.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The distinct geometric architecture of the stadium is often visible when the aircraft lines up for landing.
The left side is your best bet for the iconic Atlanta skyline view, especially if landing on the northern runways. During evening flights, you may see the city lights of Augusta to the south mid-flight. Opt for a seat behind the wing to capture the cityscape and the wing flaps in one frame.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 308 km (191 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: CAE (33.93880081176758, -81.11949920654297)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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