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CID → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic urban landmarks, including the best chance to see the Nashville skyline and a superior view of the Atlanta skyscrapers during the final approach descent.
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Mississippi River Crossing
View the massive river system and the Quad Cities area shortly after departure from Iowa.
Land Between the Lakes
A stunning look at the expansive Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley reservoirs in western Kentucky.
Nashville Skyline
Depending on the specific airway, look for the 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River snaking through Music City.
Cumberland Plateau
The rugged, forested ridges of the southern Appalachian foothills beginning in Tennessee.
Downtown Atlanta
Spectacular views of the Midtown and Downtown skyscrapers as the plane aligns for landing at ATL.
Choose a window seat on the left (port) side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is consistently better for spotting urban centers and the dramatic approach into the world's busiest airport. Watch for the change from flat Midwestern grids to the dense tree canopy of the South.
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Iowa Heartland
The geometric beauty of Iowa's agricultural patchwork during the initial climb.
Shawnee National Forest
Dense green woodlands and rocky bluffs located in the southern tip of Illinois.
Tennessee River Valley
Aerial views of the winding river as it curves through northern Alabama and Tennessee.
Lake Allatoona
A major North Georgia reservoir that signals you are approximately 15-20 minutes from touchdown.
Truist Park
Keep an eye out for the home of the Atlanta Braves in the Cumberland area during the descent.
The right (starboard) side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. It offers a great perspective of the winding rivers of the South and the sprawl of the Atlanta suburbs. Avoid seats over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the North Georgia lakes.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 1,118 km (695 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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