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TRI → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (BRISTOL) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the highest peaks in the Appalachian range and a more scenic approach over Lake Lanier and Stone Mountain.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Lush, rolling ridges of the Cherokee National Forest visible immediately after takeoff.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of Clingmans Dome and the highest summits of the Eastern United States.
Lake Lanier
A massive reservoir with jagged shorelines that signals the beginning of the Atlanta descent.
Stone Mountain
The iconic granite monadnock rising from the Georgia plains, often visible on eastern arrival patterns.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to catch the soft light on the mountains without direct sun glare. In late October, look for the peak autumn foliage which turns the Appalachian landscape into a vibrant tapestry of red and gold. Keep your camera ready as you pass Gainesville, GA, for the best views of the lake.
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Chattahoochee National Forest
Deep green canopy stretching across the North Georgia foothills.
Truist Park
The home stadium of the Atlanta Braves and the surrounding Battery development in Cobb County.
Atlanta Skyline
A tiered view of the Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown skyscraper clusters.
Hartsfield-Jackson Complex
A massive aerial perspective of the world's busiest airport during the final turn.
This is the best side for urban photography. On a clear day, you can see the distinctive gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol. If landing from the west, you will have a front-row seat to the Kennesaw Mountain battlefield. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic lighting on the city's glass towers.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 365 km (227 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: TRI (36.475201, -82.40740100000001)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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