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PIA → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for major landmarks including the Nashville skyline, the sprawling Land Between the Lakes, and the iconic view of the Atlanta city skyline during the final descent.
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Land Between the Lakes
The massive reservoirs of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake create a stunning water landscape.
Nashville Hub
Excellent views of the Nashville metropolitan area and its distinctive skyscraper cluster.
Cumberland Plateau
The rugged, elevated terrain featuring deep gorges and sandstone cliffs in Tennessee.
Lookout Mountain
The prominent ridge extending from Chattanooga into Georgia is often visible to the west.
Atlanta Skyline
The most dramatic view of Downtown and Midtown Atlanta skyscrapers during the final approach into ATL.
The right side is the 'city side' for this route. Request a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Nashville and the Tennessee River system. For evening flights, be aware that the setting sun will be on this side, which can cause glare, but it provides the most iconic views of the Atlanta skyline just before touchdown.
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Illinois Prairie
The geometric patchwork of rich agricultural farmlands stretching across central Illinois.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Rolling green hills and the famous horse farm country of central Kentucky.
Ohio River
A crossing of the massive Ohio River, often near the Indiana-Kentucky border.
Daniel Boone Forest
Distant views of the deep green canopy of the Appalachian foothills to the east.
Northern Georgia Suburbs
The dense suburban sprawl and shopping hubs of Alpharetta and Buckhead as you descend.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Appalachian foothills. This side is typically quieter for light as the sun moves west, providing softer views of the Kentucky landscape. Look for the Ohio River roughly 20-25 minutes after departure from Peoria.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 910 km (565 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: PIA (40.664199829100006, -89.6932983398)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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