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TUL → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the rugged Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and the expansive Tennessee River valley reservoirs, offering a more diverse landscape than the southern route.
Ozark National Forest
Rolling peaks and deep valleys of the Boston Mountains range in northern Arkansas.
Mississippi River Crossing
A massive geographic boundary featuring winding oxbow lakes and heavy barge traffic.
Wheeler Lake
Expansive blue waters of the Tennessee River basin as you cross into northern Alabama.
North Georgia Foothills
The gentle transition into the Appalachian range just before the descent into Atlanta.
Choose the left side on morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while the landscape is illuminated from the south. This side offers the best views of the Mississippi River crossing near Memphis. Watch for the sprawling Tennessee River reservoirs approximately 20 minutes before landing.
Arkansas River Valley
The wide, silt-heavy river cutting through the landscape toward the Mississippi.
Ouachita National Forest
Distant views of the dense, pine-dominated ridges of western Arkansas.
Mississippi Delta
The distinct geometric patterns of the fertile agricultural floodplains.
Atlanta Skyline
Potential views of downtown and Midtown if the flight approach pattern tracks from the southwest.
The right side is excellent for sunset views during evening flights. During the final approach into ATL, look for the suburban sprawl of metro Atlanta. Keep an eye out for the distinctive red clay soil of Alabama and Georgia which becomes visible as the aircraft descends.
Distance: 1,082 km (672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: TUL (36.19839859008789, -95.88809967041016)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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