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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
Arriving from the east offers a panoramic view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines as the aircraft descends over the 'city in a forest'.
Arriving from the east offers a panoramic view of the Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead skylines as the aircraft descends over the 'city in a forest'.
The left side offers the most iconic geographical landmarks, including the stark beauty of the Great Salt Lake, the northern peaks of the Colorado Rockies, and a clear view of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis during the transcontinental crossing.
The right side is superior for this transatlantic crossing, offering potential views of the Greenland ice sheet on northerly tracks, the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, and a panoramic descent along the US East Coast past major metropolitan hubs.
The left side offers the premier view of San Diego's skyline and harbor upon departure, followed by the dramatic geological formations of the Arizona rim country and the best angle for the Atlanta skyline on landing.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains and the continuous beauty of the Blue Ridge chain throughout the flight.
The right side provides a superior view of the Finger Lakes shortly after takeoff and typically offers a more direct view of the Atlanta skyline during the standard arrival patterns from the north.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for major landmarks including the Nashville skyline, the sprawling Land Between the Lakes, and the iconic view of the Atlanta city skyline during the final descent.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Twin Cities skyline at takeoff and the Atlanta skyline and Lake Lanier during the approach phase.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most unique geological features in the Southeast, including the vibrant colors of Providence Canyon and the vast waters of Lake Eufaula.
The right side typically offers superior views of the iconic Cascades volcanoes shortly after departure and a better angle of the Rocky Mountains and the Atlanta skyline on final approach.
The left side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the downtown Little Rock riverfront upon departure and provides the best opportunity to see the iconic Atlanta skyline during the approach into Hartsfield-Jackson.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Finger Lakes shortly after takeoff and follows the dramatic rhythmic ridges of the Appalachian Mountains throughout the descent into the Southeast.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a superior perspective of the Bay Islands upon departure, a closer view of the western tip of Cuba, and the stunning white-sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle before the final approach into Atlanta.