Atlanta to Bush Field is 143 miles (230 km), a flight of about 40 minutes.
The right side captures the Atlanta skyline on departure, which is the most visually compelling moment of this short flight. The landing view on the left is good but the Savannah River and Augusta are modest features compared to a major city skyline.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Georgia Piedmont, a gently rolling landscape of pine forest, red clay farmland, and small towns. The Oconee River watershed and scattered rural communities of east-central Georgia are below. No significant mountain ranges or large water bodies cross the direct ATL-AGS track, which runs roughly due east across relatively flat terrain between 600-900 feet elevation.
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Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTATL's primary departure runways (8L/8R/9L/9R heading east) put the Atlanta skyline and downtown core on the right side as the aircraft climbs out eastward. You get a clear view of the city grid and the dense urban core before the aircraft tracks northeast toward Augusta.
Landing at AGS
LEFTAGS typically uses runway 17 (southward approach) or runway 35 (northward approach). On a westbound arrival from Atlanta, aircraft often approach from the west on runway 17, putting the Savannah River and the Augusta urban core on the left side as you descend. The river is the most visually distinctive feature on approach.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Augusta Rgnl At Bush Fld (AGS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Bush Field. The right side captures the Atlanta skyline on departure, which is the most visually compelling moment of this short flight. The landing view on the left is good but the Savannah River and Augusta are modest features compared to a major city skyline.
What can I see during takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. ATL's primary departure runways (8L/8R/9L/9R heading east) put the Atlanta skyline and downtown core on the right side as the aircraft climbs out eastward. You get a clear view of the city grid and the dense urban core before the aircraft tracks northeast toward Augusta. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Stone Mountain (visible to the northeast as a distinctive granite dome), Lake Allatoona reservoir to the northwest, I-285 perimeter highway loop.
What can I see when landing at Augusta Rgnl At Bush Fld in Bush Field?
When landing at Augusta Rgnl At Bush Fld (AGS), sit on the Left side for the best views. AGS typically uses runway 17 (southward approach) or runway 35 (northward approach). On a westbound arrival from Atlanta, aircraft often approach from the west on runway 17, putting the Savannah River and the Augusta urban core on the left side as you descend. The river is the most visually distinctive feature on approach. Notable sights include: Savannah River (wide and clearly defined), Augusta downtown riverfront, Clarks Hill Lake (J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir) to the north, Fort Gordon military installation to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Bush Field?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Augusta Rgnl At Bush Fld (AGS) takes about 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 143 miles (230 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Bush Field flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Georgia Piedmont, a gently rolling landscape of pine forest, red clay farmland, and small towns. The Oconee River watershed and scattered rural communities of east-central Georgia are below. No significant mountain ranges or large water bodies cross the direct ATL-AGS track, which runs roughly due east across relatively flat terrain between 600-900 feet elevation.