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ROA → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (Roanoke VA) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Appalachian Ridge-and-Valley province and a stunning view of the Atlanta skyline during the final descent into ATL.
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Appalachian Ridges
Incredible parallel mountain ridges stretching toward the Great Smoky Mountains to the west.
Chattahoochee National Forest
Dense, rolling green canopies covering the North Georgia mountains as you cross the state line.
Lake Lanier
The primary water source for Atlanta, easily identifiable by its vast size and numerous islands.
Atlanta Skyline
Unobstructed views of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown skyscrapers on the standard western approach.
Truist Park
The modern stadium home of the Atlanta Braves located in the Cumberland area north of downtown.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the mountains. This is the best side for seeing the iconic Atlanta skyline when the aircraft is vectored for a landing towards the west (the most common landing configuration). Look for the distinctive 'Pencil Building' (Bank of America Plaza) as a landmark.
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Blue Ridge Escarpment
Dramatic views of the eastern edge of the Appalachian Mountains shortly after departure from Roanoke.
Smith Mountain Lake
The massive, jagged shoreline of Virginia's 'Jewel of the Blue Ridge' visible to the southeast.
Greenville-Spartanburg
The growing metropolitan hubs of Upstate South Carolina appearing midway through the flight.
Stone Mountain
The world's largest exposed granite monadnock located just east of the Atlanta metro area.
Delta Flight Museum
Views of historic aircraft parked near the airport runways during the final taxi and landing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is ideal for spotting Stone Mountain if the flight path approaches from the east. Keep an eye out for the twisting Blue Ridge Parkway immediately after takeoff.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 575 km (357 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: ROA (37.3255, -79.975403)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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