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TUP → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tupelo Regional Airport (Tupelo) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views on this short regional hop, featuring the scenic Tennessee River valley, the sprawling waters of Lake Guntersville, and a more favorable angle for the Atlanta skyline during the standard arrival into ATL.
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Tupelo Cityscape
A quick view of the 'Birthplace of Elvis' and the surrounding Mississippi hill country immediately after takeoff.
Tennessee River
Expansive views of the winding river near the Alabama border, particularly beautiful in the morning light.
Lake Guntersville
A massive, island-filled reservoir that serves as a major landmark mid-flight.
Appalachian Foothills
The terrain shifts from flat plains to the rolling green ridges of the southernmost Appalachian Mountains.
Atlanta Skyline
A premier view of Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta as the aircraft aligns for northern runways.
Opt for a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh Southern sun. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the Lake Guntersville crossing. This side is most likely to see the downtown skyscrapers if the airport is landing to the east.
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Tombigbee Forest
Deep green vistas of the dense pine forests that characterize the Northeast Mississippi and Alabama border.
Bankhead National Forest
A vast expanse of wilderness featuring deep canyons and hidden waterfalls, visible south of the flight path.
Weiss Lake
Known as the Crappie Capital of the World, this lake offers a jagged, scenic shoreline.
Chattahoochee River
The historic river crossing that marks the final descent into the Atlanta metropolitan area.
ATL Airport Complex
An impressive overhead view of the world's busiest airport's runways and massive terminal layout upon landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the 'golden hour' glow over the Alabama forests. It provides a great perspective of the scale of Hartsfield-Jackson's infrastructure during the final approach, especially if landing on the southern runways (27L/28R).
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 407 km (253 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: TUP (34.26810073852539, -88.7698974609375)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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