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HNL → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (Honolulu) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side (typically Seat A) offers the most dramatic views as you transition from the Pacific into the American mainland, including the potential for iconic sightings of the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert depending on the exact flight corridor.
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Diamond Head & Waikiki
Immediately after takeoff from HNL, you will see the iconic volcanic tuff cone and the Honolulu skyline.
Hawaiian Archipelago
Aerial views of Molokai's sea cliffs and Maui's northern coastline as you climb over the Pacific.
Grand Canyon & North Rim
On typical flight paths, the northern side provides the best angle for the deep ravines and red rock layers of northern Arizona.
Mississippi River
The winding, massive waterway marks the transition from the Great Plains into the humid East.
Atlanta Skyline
Depending on the approach pattern, the left side often offers clear views of the Buckhead and Midtown skylines.
Since this is often an overnight 'red-eye' flight, the most spectacular views occur in the first hour and the final two hours. For the Grand Canyon, keep your window shade open roughly 4.5 to 5 hours into the flight. If you are flying during the day, the glare is less intense on the northern side.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesPacific Landfall
The moment you cross the California coastline near Los Angeles or San Diego, often with views of the Channel Islands.
Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of arid landscape, including the Salton Sea and the rugged mountains of Southern Arizona.
Texas Panhandle
Miles of geometric irrigation circles and massive wind farms across the flat plains of West Texas.
Deep South Forests
The landscape shifts to a lush, dense green canopy as you cross over Alabama and into Georgia.
The right side is excellent for seeing the southern California coast during landfall. If the flight path is southerly, you may see the lights of Phoenix or Dallas at night. Be aware that during the morning approach into Atlanta, the sun will be rising on this side, which can be quite bright.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 7,234 km (4,495 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 31 min
Departure: HNL (21.32062, -157.924228)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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