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COS → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an iconic departure view of Pikes Peak and the Front Range, followed by excellent perspectives of the Mississippi River and the Atlanta skyline on the typical northern approach path.
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Pikes Peak
Stunning views of the 14,115-foot summit and the Front Range mountains immediately after takeoff from COS.
Flint Hills
The last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystem in Kansas, featuring rolling green hills and unique geological ripples.
Mississippi River
A massive crossing over the river near the border of Arkansas and Tennessee, often reflecting sunlight beautifully.
Atlanta Skyline
A frequent view of the Midtown and Downtown skyscrapers during the descent into Hartsfield-Jackson.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The distinct retractable roof of the stadium is often visible on the northern arrival sequence into ATL.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is superior for photography during departure to capture the Colorado Rockies receding behind the wing. During the final 10 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the Atlanta city center.
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High Plains
The geometric beauty of center-pivot irrigation circles across eastern Colorado and western Kansas.
Ozark National Forest
Deep green vistas of the rugged Arkansas mountains and dense canopy coverage.
Huntsville
Aerial view of the 'Rocket City' and the Tennessee River valley in northern Alabama.
Stone Mountain
The massive quartz monzonite dome located east of Atlanta, occasionally visible on standard eastern approaches.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the wing. It provides a better angle of the agricultural patterns in the Midwest. If the flight approaches ATL from the south, you may get a clearer view of the airport's massive complex and runways before touchdown.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 1,903 km (1,182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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