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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Appalachian mountain ridges and the iconic Stone Mountain during the arrival phase into Atlanta.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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New River Gorge

Aerial views of the deep canyons and winding river south of Charleston shortly after takeoff.

⛰️

Blue Ridge Mountains

Continuous vistas of the rolling peaks and dense forest canopies of the southern Appalachian range.

💧

Lake Lanier

The massive reservoir northeast of Atlanta, often shimmering during morning or midday flights.

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Stone Mountain

A clear view of the massive granite monadnock which is a primary landmark on the northern approach to ATL.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while flying south. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for Stone Mountain, which is best viewed when the plane is on its base leg or downwind approach from the north.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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West Virginia State Capitol

The golden dome of the capitol building is often visible immediately after lifting off from Yeager.

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Cumberland Plateau

The transition from the rugged mountains to the flatter plateau regions of eastern Tennessee.

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Lake Allatoona

Visible to the northwest of the city during standard landing patterns into Hartsfield-Jackson.

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Atlanta Skyline

Panoramic views of Midtown and Downtown high-rises if the aircraft approaches from the west or circles the city.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon as you descend into Georgia. If the airport is landing to the east, the right side often provides the most direct view of the downtown Atlanta skyline during the final approach.

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Route Information

Distance: 585 km (364 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 59 min

Departure: CRW (38.37310028076172, -81.59320068359375)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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