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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the rolling Ozark Mountains and typically provides the most iconic view of the Atlanta skyline during the final approach from the west.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Kansas Flint Hills

View the unique tallgrass prairie ecosystem and rolling terrain of eastern Kansas.

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Ozark National Forest

Fly over the rugged plateaus and deep green valleys of the Arkansas Ozarks.

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Memphis Riverfront

Frequent routes pass south of Memphis, offering views of the wide river bends and shipping traffic.

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Atlanta Skyline

The premier view of Downtown, Midtown, and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on the standard westward approach.

The right side is the 'photographer's side' for the Atlanta approach, but be prepared for intense sun glare during afternoon eastbound flights. For the best Ozark views, fly during late October to see the peak autumn foliage transformation. Keep your camera ready as soon as the flaps deploy for the city skyline.

Left Side Highlights
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Wichita Cityscape

Aerial view of downtown Wichita and the Arkansas River shortly after departing ICT.

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Lake of the Ozarks

The distinct, serpentine shape of this massive Missouri reservoir is clearly visible to the north.

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Mississippi River

A grand crossing of the United States' primary waterway near the Missouri-Tennessee border.

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North Georgia Canopy

Dense forest coverage and the upscale high-rises of Buckhead during the initial descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is also excellent for spotting the 'Dragon' shape of the Lake of the Ozarks. During arrival, you may see the northern sprawl of Atlanta, including the Perimeter area and Truist Park.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,256 km (780 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min

Departure: ICT (37.649899, -97.433098)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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