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MCI → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the major river systems and a more dramatic perspective of the Atlanta skyline during the standard arrival patterns into Hartsfield-Jackson.
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St. Louis Horizon
On a clear day shortly after departure, the distant Gateway Arch and St. Louis skyline are often visible to the northeast.
Mississippi River Confluence
Watch for the massive confluence where the Ohio River joins the Mississippi near Cairo, Illinois, creating a distinct color contrast.
Reelfoot Lake
Observe this unique lake in Tennessee, formed by the 1811-12 New Madrid earthquakes, characterized by its flooded forest appearance.
Tennessee River
Cross the wide, winding loops of the Tennessee River as it snakes through northern Alabama and southern Tennessee.
Atlanta Skyline
As the flight prepares for landing, the left side usually provides an excellent panoramic view of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta.
Opt for a window seat ahead of or behind the wing to capture clear shots of the river intersections. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting on the Atlanta skyline as you descend, while the sun stays on the opposite side of the cabin.
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Ozark National Forest
Enjoy the rugged, forested terrain of the Ozark Mountains spanning southern Missouri and northern Arkansas shortly after takeoff.
Arkansas River Valley
Follow the silver ribbon of the Arkansas River as it cuts through the landscape towards the Mississippi delta.
Birmingham Skyline
Look for the urban center of Birmingham, Alabama, and the historic Sloss Furnaces as you pass to the west of the city.
Talladega National Forest
View the dense green canopy and rolling ridges of the southernmost Appalachian foothills in eastern Alabama.
ATL Airport Grounds
Get a massive bird's-eye view of the world's busiest airport terminal complex and its five parallel runways during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mississippi Delta. Look for the distinct geometric patterns of the agricultural lands in Arkansas and Mississippi which are particularly striking under low-angle light.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 1,113 km (692 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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