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CHA → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Lovell Field (Chattanooga) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Lookout Mountain ridge and the Chickamauga Battlefield shortly after departure, followed by excellent views of the Atlanta suburbs and sports stadiums during the approach.
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Lookout Mountain
The dramatic, flat-topped ridge that defines the Chattanooga skyline.
Chickamauga Battlefield
A vast expanse of preserved green space and forest south of the city.
Pigeon Mountain
Rugged terrain featuring unique geological formations like Rocktown.
Truist Park
Home of the Atlanta Braves, clearly visible in the Cumberland area.
Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Strategic military airfield often housing C-130 and F-22 aircraft.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights as the sun sets over the Appalachian foothills. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 3-5 minutes after takeoff for the prominent profile of Lookout Mountain. On the approach to ATL, this side offers the best view of the Braves' stadium and the dense canopy of Atlanta's 'city in a forest'.
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Missionary Ridge
A historic residential ridge that played a major role in the Civil War.
VW Chattanooga Assembly
Massive automotive manufacturing plant visible just northeast of the airport.
Dalton Textile Hubs
Large industrial clusters of the 'Carpet Capital of the World'.
Lake Allatoona
Wide views of the Etowah River reservoir and Red Top Mountain.
Atlanta Skylines
Distant but clear views of the Buckhead and Midtown high-rises.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. Look out early to see the sharp curve of the Tennessee River near the city center. During the final descent, this side provides the best perspective of the sprawling logistics hubs surrounding the airport.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 171 km (106 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: CHA (35.03530120849609, -85.20379638671875)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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