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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Ouachita Mountains and a higher probability of seeing the iconic Atlanta skyline during the final approach into ATL.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Ouachita Mountains

Unique east-west running ridges and scenic valleys in central Arkansas.

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Little Rock

Clear views of the Arkansas State Capitol and the riverfront area.

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Mississippi Delta

A vast tapestry of agricultural fields and fertile floodplains south of Memphis.

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Birmingham

Views of Alabama's largest city and the industrial ridges of the Appalachian foothills.

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Atlanta Skyline

A spectacular view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skyscrapers during the final descent.

The right side is highly recommended for the arrival phase. Most flight paths into ATL from the west provide a panoramic view of the downtown skyline if the plane is landing on the eastern-facing runways. For the best photography, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the cityscape with the winglet.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Ozark National Forest

Dense, rolling hills and hardwood forests covering the northwestern corner of Arkansas.

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Mississippi River

A massive, winding silver ribbon marking the border between Arkansas and Tennessee.

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Memphis Skyline

Distant views of the 'Home of the Blues' and the iconic pyramid along the riverfront.

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Pickwick Lake

Expansive blue reservoirs formed by the Tennessee River in northern Alabama.

Sit here for better lighting on morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of the Mississippi River's oxbow lakes mid-flight. During the descent, you will see the sprawling northern suburbs and the Buckhead skyline.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,222 km (759 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min

Departure: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)

Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Route Type: Domestic

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