RDU → ATL

Blue Ridge Mountains

Stunning distant views of the southern Appalachian range stretching along the northern horizon for much of the flight.

Lake Hartwell

A vast, branching reservoir on the Savannah River that marks the state line between South Carolina and Georgia.

Lake Lanier

One of Georgia's largest lakes, serving as a primary navigation landmark for pilots entering the Atlanta terminal area from the northeast.

Buckhead and Midtown

As the plane turns for its final approach, you can often see the distinct secondary skylines of northern Atlanta.

Raleigh-Durham Urban Area

Aerial views of the Research Triangle Park and the dense forest canopy of the North Carolina Piedmont shortly after takeoff.

Charlotte Skyline

On many flight paths, the skyscrapers of Uptown Charlotte are visible to the south as the plane cruises over the NC/SC border.

Stone Mountain

A massive granite monadnock located just east of Atlanta, often visible during the final approach into Hartsfield-Jackson.

Lake Murray

The large reservoir near Columbia, South Carolina, can be spotted if the flight takes a more southerly trajectory.