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VPS â ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (Valparaiso) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent scenic rewards, featuring the expansive infrastructure of Eglin Air Force Base upon departure and a high-probability view of the iconic Atlanta skyline during the final approach sequence.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Aerial views of the massive runway complexes and flight lines of one of the USAF's largest installations.
Chattahoochee River
The plane frequently crosses the winding river and the Alabama-Georgia state line near West Point Lake.
Atlanta Skyline
During the descent from the west or north, the left side provides a spectacular view of the Downtown and Midtown skyscrapers.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Look for the distinctive silver geometric roof of the stadium as the aircraft aligns with the parallel runways at ATL.
Sit on the left (Window A) for the best approach views. Opt for a mid-morning flight to ensure the sun is behind you, providing optimal lighting for photos of the Atlanta skyline. During the final 10 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the urban sprawl and the prominent 'King and Queen' towers in Sandy Springs if the flight path loops north.
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Choctawhatchee Bay
Immediate views of the turquoise coastal waters and the Mid-Bay Bridge connecting Destin to the mainland.
Emerald Coast
Glimpses of the famous sugar-white sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle if the departure path hooks east.
Southern Pine Forests
Expansive views of the dense timberlands and rural agricultural grids of South Georgia.
Stone Mountain
On clear days, if the pilot enters a holding pattern or downwind leg to the east, the massive granite dome is visible in the distance.
The right side is best for early morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Gulf and the bay. It offers a more serene, rural landscape view for the majority of the flight. If the airport is landing to the West, you may get a closer look at the Porsche Experience Center adjacent to the ATL runways just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 402 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: VPS (30.4832, -86.525398)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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