Which side to sit on flying from Atlanta (ATL)?

Flying out of ATL, the left side usually has the better view, morning to evening. Some routes flip with the sun.

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Map of every nonstop from Atlanta, coloured by the better side

Flying out of Atlanta

The better side for flights at that time and its usual score: landmark points after glare, plus any sunset. ☀ means that side also has more sun glare. Tap a side to open that flight; tap a column to sort by it.

ToMorningAfternoonEvening
Chicago ORD
Chicago, Wrigley Field
Left27 ptsRight18 ptsLeft44 pts
Denver DEN
Denver, Pikes Peak
Left10 ptsLeft8 ptsLeft26 pts
Fort Lauderdale FLL
Hard Rock Guitar Hotel, Tampa
Right20 ptsRight20 ptsRight28 pts
New York LGA
New York City, Stone Mountain
Left78 ptsLeft75 ptsLeft95 pts
Orlando MCO
Epic Universe, SeaWorld Orlando
Right11 ptsLeft11 ptsRight24 pts

On the climb out of ATL

RSix Flags GA›
on the right, on the climb
LStone Mountain›
on the left, on the climb

On the way down into ATL

RAtlanta›
right on most routes, on the way down
RStone Mountain›
right on most routes, on the way down
LMercedes-Benz Stadium›
on the left, on the way down
LSix Flags GA›
on the left, on the way down
LCenter Parc Stadium
on the left, on the way down

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, with no clouds. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

Questions

Which side of the plane sees Six Flags GA on takeoff from ATL?

Usually the right. It depends on the route and the runway in use: open your route for its usual climb-out.

Which side is best flying out of Atlanta in the morning?

Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

Which side is best flying out of Atlanta in the afternoon?

Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

Which side is best flying out of Atlanta in the evening?

Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

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