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PNS → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Pensacola Regional Airport (Pensacola) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft typically offers a superior perspective of the winding Alabama River oxbows and a clearer view of the Montgomery city center during the midpoint of the flight, followed by views of the Chattahoochee River valley on approach.
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Pensacola Bay
Aerial views of the bay and the three-mile bridge connecting Pensacola to Gulf Breeze shortly after takeoff.
Alabama River Bends
Dramatic oxbow lakes and meandering river curves visible as the flight crosses into central Alabama.
Montgomery Skyline
A view of the Alabama State Capitol and the historic downtown district of Montgomery.
Sweetwater Creek
As the plane descends into Atlanta, look for the rocky shoals and dense forests of this state park west of the city.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly rewarding for seeing the complex river geography of the Deep South. If the aircraft approaches ATL from the west, you may get a sweeping view of the airport's massive parallel runway system.
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The Emerald Coast
Expansive views of the white quartz sands and turquoise waters of Santa Rosa Island upon departure.
Blackwater River Forest
A vast expanse of dense pine forest and the winding tea-colored Blackwater River.
Lake Martin
One of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, recognizable by its jagged shoreline and many islands.
Atlanta Skyscrapers
On final approach, the distant silhouettes of the Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown skylines often appear to the northeast.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Georgia piedmont. Keep an eye out for Lake Martin about 20 minutes before landing, which is a major visual landmark. On a clear day, the Appalachian foothills may be visible on the far horizon during the final descent phase.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 437 km (272 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: PNS (30.473400115967003, -87.18659973144501)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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