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MLI → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Quad City International Airport (Moline) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Tennessee River reservoirs and a higher probability of seeing the iconic Atlanta skyline during the final approach descent.
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Land Between the Lakes
The massive twin reservoirs of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley near the Tennessee border.
Nashville Basin
The rolling hills and suburban expansion surrounding the Cumberland River near Music City.
Tennessee River Bends
Large, scenic hydroelectric dam systems and wide river bends in Northern Alabama.
Atlanta Skyline
A spectacular view of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown skyscrapers on western landing patterns.
ATL Terminal Maze
An aerial perspective of the world's busiest airport's sprawling concourses upon final descent.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Tennessee River reservoirs. If the wind dictates a landing from the west, this side offers an unobstructed view of the Atlanta skyline. Ensure your window is clear of wing obstruction by selecting a seat forward of row 15 or behind row 25.
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Midwestern Grid
The geometric precision of the Illinois and Indiana agricultural heartland during initial cruise.
The Ohio River
A prominent crossing near Louisville, marking the transition from the Midwest to the Upland South.
Cumberland Plateau
Dense forest canopies and rugged ridge-and-valley topography through central Tennessee.
Chattanooga Vistas
Views of the Tennessee River's Moccasin Bend and the historic Lookout Mountain.
North Georgia Metro
The sprawling suburban landscape and dense tree cover of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to minimize sun glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct river loops near Chattanooga approximately 20 minutes before touchdown. In autumn, the foliage on the Cumberland Plateau provides a vibrant tapestry of colors from this side.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,020 km (634 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: MLI (41.44850158691406, -90.50749969482422)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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