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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountain silhouette on the horizon and clear sightings of Lake Lanier during the final approach into Atlanta.

Right Side Highlights
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Blue Ridge Mountains

Continuous views of the Appalachian range's eastern edge stretching along the horizon to the west.

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Winston-Salem

Excellent early-flight views of the nearby 'Twin City' and its distinct skyline shortly after departure from GSO.

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Lake Hartwell

A massive, jagged lake on the South Carolina and Georgia border with over 900 miles of shoreline.

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Lake Lanier

A primary navigation landmark for pilots and a beautiful sight for passengers just before entering the ATL landing pattern.

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Piedmont Foothills

Rolling hills and dense forest canopy that turn vibrant shades of orange and red during the autumn months.

The right side is best for sunset flights as the sun dips behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing to capture the expansive waters of Lake Lanier and the surrounding Georgia highlands.

Left Side Highlights
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Charlotte Skyline

Distant but visible views of the Queen City's tall buildings as you fly south over the Piedmont.

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Lake Wylie

A large, winding reservoir on the border of North and South Carolina with numerous residential docks.

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Stone Mountain

The world's largest piece of exposed granite, visible as a massive dome rising from the forest during eastern arrivals.

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Downtown Atlanta

If the flight approaches from the east, the skyline of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown lines up on this side.

Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is also ideal if the flight path takes a southern loop around Atlanta, providing a great angle of the downtown core and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Route Information

Distance: 493 km (306 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 49 min

Departure: GSO (36.097801208496094, -79.93730163574219)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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