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SDF → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Louisville International Standiford Field (Louisville) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Stone Mountain and a more consistent angle for the Atlanta skyline during the standard approach into ATL.
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Bluegrass Country
Rolling hills and sprawling horse farms characteristic of the central Kentucky landscape shortly after takeoff.
Cumberland Plateau
The rugged, elevated terrain of eastern Tennessee with dense forest cover and deep carved valleys.
Lake Lanier
A massive, sprawling reservoir in northern Georgia that marks the beginning of the descent into the metro area.
Stone Mountain
A giant quartz monzonite dome rising abruptly from the surrounding flat landscape east of Atlanta.
Atlanta Skyline
Clear views of Midtown and Downtown's skyscrapers as the plane aligns for its final approach into Hartsfield-Jackson.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Appalachian foothills. This side is also the primary vantage point for Stone Mountain, which is one of Georgia's most recognizable natural landmarks. If the flight lands from the west, the left side provides a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Atlanta urban core.
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Ohio River
A glimpse of the wide river winding through the Louisville area immediately following departure.
Karst Topography
The sinkhole-pocked landscape of southern Kentucky near the Mammoth Cave region.
Lookout Mountain
The long, prominent ridge stretching near Chattanooga at the junction of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.
Lake Allatoona
A major recreational lake northwest of Atlanta surrounded by state parks and residential docks.
Kennesaw Mountain
A historic Civil War site and local landmark that serves as a high point in the suburban landscape.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides excellent views of the Tennessee River valley and the ridges of the southernmost Appalachian Mountains. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'V' shape of Kennesaw Mountain as you pass over the northern suburbs of Atlanta.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 518 km (322 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: SDF (38.1744, -85.736)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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