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MOBATL

Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Mobile Bay area during departure and the best probability of seeing the Atlanta skyline during the standard approach sequence.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Mobile Bay Delta

Expansive views of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, one of the most biodiverse regions in North America, right at departure.

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Chattahoochee River

A clear view of the winding river that serves as the natural state border between Alabama and Georgia.

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Atlanta Skyline

A spectacular vantage point for the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines during the southern approach to ATL.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Layout

See the complex network of five parallel runways and extensive terminal concourses during the final turn.

Choose this side for evening arrivals to see the Atlanta skyline illuminated. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Georgia state line for the best views of the river systems. This side usually offers the best perspective during the standard arrival patterns into ATL.

Left Side Highlights
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Alabama River Basin

View the winding oxbow lakes and dense hardwood forests of central Alabama shortly after takeoff.

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Lake Martin

A massive reservoir known for its clear water and 700 miles of shoreline visible near the Alabama-Georgia border.

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Appalachian Foothills

The southern terminus of the Appalachian mountains provides rolling hills and green vistas to the north.

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West Atlanta Suburbs

The sprawl of Douglasville and the western reaches of the metro area signify the start of the final descent.

Best for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. Look out for the intricate river bends about 15 minutes after takeoff. This side provides a great view of the rural landscape transitioning into urban sprawl.

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Route Information

Distance: 486 km (302 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 49 min

Departure: MOB (30.691200256348, -88.242797851562)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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