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DAY → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from James M Cox Dayton International Airport (Dayton) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Ohio River valley, Kentucky's lush horse country, and often provides a direct view of the Atlanta skyline when landing from the west.
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Ohio River Loops
Excellent views of the winding river valley and the Kentucky shoreline south of Cincinnati.
Kentucky Bluegrass
The characteristic emerald green pastures and white-fenced horse farms near Lexington.
Lookout Mountain
The iconic long ridge and steep slopes near the Tennessee-Georgia border at Chattanooga.
Allatoona Lake
A popular recreation spot with intricate shorelines visible just before the final approach into ATL.
Atlanta Skyline
Depending on landing patterns, this side often yields a spectacular view of Downtown and Midtown.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. Watch for the Horse Capital of the World near Lexington. If the wind is from the west, landing on the '8' or '9' runways gives a perfect panorama of the city.
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A clear view of the Queen City and its iconic bridges crossing the Ohio River shortly after departure.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Dense, rolling forest canopies across eastern Kentucky and the edge of the Appalachian plateau.
Appalachian Foothills
The dramatic transition from the flat Midwest to the rugged ridges of eastern Tennessee.
Lake Lanier
The vast expanse of this major Georgia reservoir is clearly visible during the descent into Atlanta.
Sit on the left if you want to catch the morning sunrise over the mountains. Keep an eye out for the Stone Mountain monadnock rising out of the flat terrain as you enter the Atlanta metro area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 697 km (433 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: DAY (39.90240097045898, -84.21939849853516)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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