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SAP → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean coastline, the turquoise waters of the Yucatan Peninsula, and the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast before approaching Georgia.
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Honduran Coastline
Striking views of the Caribbean coast and distant glimpses of the Bay Islands near Roatán.
Belize Barrier Reef
The world's second-largest reef system visible as a turquoise ribbon in the deep blue sea.
Riviera Maya
Aerial views of Cozumel island and the white sand resort corridors of the Mexican Caribbean.
Gulf Shores
Bright white quartz sand beaches of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle during the crossing.
Stone Mountain
The massive quartz monzonite dome located just east of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
The right side is superior for tropical water colors. Choose an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Caribbean reefs and the Florida panhandle beaches. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Yucatan channel for spotting large cruise ships and cargo vessels.
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Rugged mountain peaks rising immediately north of San Pedro Sula after takeoff.
Mayan Biosphere
Dense, emerald green jungle canopies of northern Guatemala and the southern Yucatan.
Mississippi River Delta
The intricate, branching patterns of the Mississippi River as it empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
New Orleans
A distant view of the Crescent City and the massive expanse of Lake Pontchartrain.
Atlanta Skyline
Excellent views of the Downtown and Midtown skyscrapers on a standard westerly approach.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Mississippi River's drainage system as you enter US airspace. For the best lighting, choose a morning flight to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun. During landing, this side often provides a more direct view of the terminal layouts at Hartsfield-Jackson.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,052 km (1,275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 44 min
Departure: SAP (15.4526, -87.923599)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: International
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