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MDW → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a better angle for viewing the Chicago shoreline at takeoff and the northern Atlanta suburbs and Stone Mountain during arrival.
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Chicago Shoreline
Panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and the deep blue of Lake Michigan during departure.
Ohio River
Cross the winding Ohio River, marking the boundary between Indiana and Kentucky.
Cumberland Plateau
Rugged, forested terrain stretching across Kentucky and Tennessee.
Stone Mountain
A massive, recognizable granite dome located just east of Atlanta during the descent.
Buckhead Skyline
View the high-rise buildings and dense tree canopy of Atlanta's upscale northern district.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid the sun and see the lakefront. During arrival, keep eyes peeled for Stone Mountain as a key landmark.
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Chicagoland Sprawl
The vast, grid-patterned residential areas of southwest Chicago and its suburbs.
Indianapolis Region
Distal views of the Indiana capital's urban center to the west of the flight path.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Rolling pastures and horse farms characteristic of the central Kentucky landscape.
Lake Lanier
A sprawling reservoir nestled in the Georgia foothills north of the city.
Downtown Atlanta
Catch a glimpse of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Olympic Park area on final approach.
The right side is the prime choice for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mid-south. Look for the bright stadium lights of downtown Atlanta on night arrivals.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 952 km (592 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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