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IAH → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Louisiana wetlands and the most iconic perspective of the Atlanta skyline during the standard approach into ATL from the west.
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Atchafalaya Basin
The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, featuring a maze of bayous and cypress trees.
Alabama River Meanders
Highly intricate oxbow lakes and silver-threaded river bends through central Alabama.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Visible just before touchdown, this distinct silver stadium marks the edge of the downtown district.
Atlanta Skyline
The best view of the Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown skyscrapers during the descent into Hartsfield-Jackson.
Book a seat on the right side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf Coast horizon. For the best views of the Atlanta skyline, choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure your view of the skyscrapers isn't blocked during the banking turn for landing.
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Sam Houston National Forest
Dense pine canopies and rolling hills of the East Texas 'Piney Woods' immediately after departure.
Mississippi River Crossing
A view of the massive river winding through the landscape near Vicksburg or Natchez.
Birmingham, Alabama
The urban sprawl and industrial landmarks of Alabama's largest metropolitan area are often visible mid-flight.
Appalachian Foothills
The northern horizon showcases the very beginning of the Blue Ridge mountain range as you enter Georgia.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better lighting for landscape photography. Watch for the dramatic color change in the earth as you transition from the dark soils of the Mississippi Delta to the red clays of Georgia.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,108 km (688 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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