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LAN → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Capital City Airport (Lansing) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Ohio River crossing, the Appalachian foothills, and iconic landmarks like Stone Mountain during the descent into Atlanta.
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Michigan State Capitol
Aerial view of downtown Lansing and the historic white dome immediately after takeoff from LAN.
Cincinnati & Ohio River
Views of the urban sprawl of Cincinnati and the winding Ohio River crossing as you enter Kentucky.
Smoky Mountain Foothills
Distant vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains and the rolling terrain of the Blue Ridge province.
Lake Lanier
A massive reservoir in northern Georgia known for its irregular shoreline and popular recreational areas.
Stone Mountain
The world's largest piece of exposed granite, located just east of Atlanta, frequently visible on the final approach.
Opt for an early morning flight to see the sun rising over the Appalachian range to the east. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best chance to spot Stone Mountain and the Atlanta skyline as the plane enters the arrival pattern.
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Midwestern Grid
Perfect geometric patterns of Ohio and Indiana farmland visible through the first half of the flight.
Kentucky Bluegrass
The lush, rolling horse country of central Kentucky, particularly vibrant during the spring and summer months.
Tennessee River Valley
Expansive views of the Tennessee River winding through the Cumberland Plateau region.
Downtown Atlanta
A view of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the skyscrapers of Midtown and Downtown when landing from the west.
ATL Complex
An impressive view of the world's busiest airport layout and terminals during the final taxi to the gate.
Choose the right side for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Tennessee Valley. If the airport is landing to the east, the right side provides an excellent perspective of the Atlanta airport's massive infrastructure and multiple parallel runways.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 1,017 km (632 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: LAN (42.77870178222656, -84.58740234375)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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