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MKE → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior urban views, including the Milwaukee skyline immediately after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of the Chicago metropolitan area and O'Hare International Airport during the initial cruise phase.
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Milwaukee Downtown
A perfect aerial view of the Fiserv Forum and the Milwaukee Art Museum shortly after wheels up.
Chicago & O'Hare
The massive urban sprawl of the Windy City and one of the world's busiest airport layouts from 30,000 feet.
Wabash River
The winding river border separating the flat farmlands of Illinois and Indiana.
Nashville Basin
The vibrant layout of Music City and the surrounding Cumberland River valley.
Kennesaw Mountain
A prominent Civil War landmark and peak that signals your final approach into the Atlanta area.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides the most consistent urban landmarks, specifically the transition from the Milwaukee lakefront to the Chicago outskirts. During the ATL arrival, this side often sees the downtown Atlanta skyline during the base leg of the landing pattern.
Book Hotels in AtlantaLake Michigan Shoreline
Glimpses of the deep blue waters and the curving coastline of the Great Lakes.
Indiana Dunes
The unique sandy landscape and national park at the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Lush, rolling green pastures and famous horse farm estates near Lexington.
Louisville Skyline
A clear view of the 'Derby City' and the wide bend of the Ohio River.
Appalachian Foothills
The distant, hazy blue ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains appearing on the eastern horizon.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over Lake Michigan. It is also the better side for viewing the Appalachian horizon as you descend into Georgia. Keep an eye out for the Ohio River crossing, which serves as a major geographical landmark midway through the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,078 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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