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ROC → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Greater Rochester International Airport (Rochester) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Finger Lakes shortly after takeoff and follows the dramatic rhythmic ridges of the Appalachian Mountains throughout the descent into the Southeast.
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The Finger Lakes
Glacial lakes like Canandaigua and Seneca are visible shortly after departing Rochester.
Susquehanna River
The winding path of one of the oldest river systems in the world as it cuts through Pennsylvania.
Appalachian Ridges
The 'Ridge-and-Valley' province creates stunning parallel patterns in the landscape below.
Shenandoah Valley
A sweeping view of the fertile valley sandwiched between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies.
Stone Mountain
Just before landing in Atlanta, look for the massive quartz monzonite dome rising from the woods.
Book an early morning flight for the best lighting over the Finger Lakes. As the sun rises in the east, the water reflects the light and the Appalachian valleys are highlighted by morning mist and shadows. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion.
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Allegheny Plateau
Rugged, dissected plateau terrain characterizing the western side of the Appalachian range.
New River Gorge
If the flight path trends west, catch a glimpse of the deep canyons of West Virginia.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of the hazy peaks as you cross the border into Georgia.
Lake Lanier
A large reservoir in northern Georgia that signals the final approach phase.
Atlanta Skyline
Depending on the landing direction, the right side often gets a direct view of the downtown towers.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. On descent into ATL, if the airport is landing to the west, the right side frequently offers a panoramic view of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta. Watch for the Chattahoochee River which serves as a landmark for the final approach.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 1,207 km (750 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: ROC (43.118900299072266, -77.67240142822266)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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