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TUS → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tucson International Airport (Tucson) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse visual experience, featuring the stark white sands of New Mexico, the massive Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and the best opportunity to see the Atlanta skyline during the final descent.
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White Sands National Park
Look for the brilliant white gypsum sand dunes shimmering in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico.
El Paso-Juarez Border
The sprawling international urban area where the Rio Grande separates Texas from Mexico.
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
A spectacular view of the massive suburban sprawl and the dual city centers of North Texas.
East Texas Piney Woods
The landscape transforms into a dense, deep green carpet of pine forests as you cross into Louisiana.
Atlanta Skyline
Frequent flight paths from the west provide a clear view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset on late afternoon flights. For the best view of White Sands, look out about 30-40 minutes after departure from TUS. As you approach ATL, the right side is statistically more likely to offer a direct view of the city's skyscrapers depending on the active runway configuration.
Book Hotels in AtlantaGila National Forest
View the rugged, mountainous terrain of western New Mexico shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Texas High Plains
Geometric patterns created by center-pivot irrigation systems across the northern Texas landscape.
Mississippi River
A high-altitude view of the winding river marking the border between Arkansas and Mississippi.
Birmingham Skyline
The urban center of Alabama nestled against the southernmost ridges of the Appalachian Mountains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. It is excellent for observing the geological transition from the arid Southwest to the lush greenery of the Deep South. Keep an eye out for the winding Tennessee River if the flight path tracks slightly north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,475 km (1,538 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: TUS (32.116100311279304, -110.94100189208984)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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