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MSP → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Twin Cities skyline at takeoff and the Atlanta skyline and Lake Lanier during the approach phase.
St. Paul Skyline
Excellent views of the Minnesota state capitol and the downtown St. Paul area shortly after takeoff.
Mississippi River
A birds-eye view of the river's winding path as it marks the border between several states.
Ohio River Crossing
A major geographic landmark visible as you transition from the Midwest into the South.
Lake Lanier
The massive blue expanse of Georgia's largest lake serves as a landmark for the final descent.
Atlanta Skyline
A stunning view of the Midtown and Downtown skyscrapers on the approach to Hartsfield-Jackson.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the sun's glare. This side is particularly scenic during the final 30 minutes of the flight when approaching from the north, as it provides the most direct views of the urban landscape of Atlanta.
Minneapolis Skyline
Views of the US Bank Stadium and the core skyscrapers of Minneapolis depending on the departure runway.
Midwestern Grid
The fascinating geometric patchwork of Illinois and Indiana farmland stretching to the horizon.
Tennessee River
Visible as the aircraft crosses the border from Kentucky into Tennessee, often near the Highland Rim.
Kennesaw Mountain
A historic Civil War landmark and prominent peak visible just north of the Atlanta metro area.
ATL Runway Complex
A great view of the massive five-runway layout of the world's busiest airport during final touchdown.
The right side is better for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat Midwest plains to the rolling hills of the Cumberland Plateau. If the flight path takes a western approach, you will see the sprawling suburbs of Cobb County.
Distance: 1,460 km (907 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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