Which side to sit on from San Francisco to Atlanta?
Sit on the left side flying San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL). It has the better view on 11 of 11 daily flights, with SF, Lake Tahoe and Alcatraz Island.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 5 of 5 flights | San Francisco, Atlanta, Lake Tahoe |
| Afternoon | Left | 2 of 2 flights | San Francisco, Atlanta, Lake Tahoe |
| Evening | Left | 4 of 4 flights | Atlanta, San Francisco, Sacramento |
What you'll see
- Salt ponds on the right, 2 min after takeoff
- Oakland on the right, 3 min after takeoff
- SF on the left, 4 min after takeoff
- Alcatraz Island on the left, 4 min after takeoff
- Lake Tahoe on the left, 23 min after takeoff
- Wheeler Peak on the right, 57 min after takeoff
- Maroon Bells on the right, 100 min after takeoff
- Mt. Elbert on the right, 103 min after takeoff
- Pikes Peak on the right, 112 min after takeoff
- Atlanta on the left, 239 min after takeoff
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium on the left, 239 min after takeoff
- Stone Mountain on the left, 241 min after takeoff
Based on 11 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from San Francisco to Atlanta?
Either side. This flight heads east, so the sunset is behind you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Questions
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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