Atlanta to Oranjestad is 1,719 miles (2,767 km), a flight of about 4 hours 5 minutes.
The left side offers the more consistent scenic narrative: Florida's coastline and barrier islands during the early cruise, glimpses of the Bahamas or Hispaniola's mountainous terrain along the route, and a scenic curved approach over Aruba's coast and reefs on landing, while the right side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
Flight Path
Bahamian shallows and cays, the mountainous spine of Haiti or eastern Cuba (depending on routing), and open Caribbean Sea before the descent toward Aruba near the Venezuelan coast
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ATL
LEFTDeparting ATL southbound, the left side faces east toward the Atlantic side of Georgia and Florida, giving glimpses of river networks and eventually the Florida coastline as the flight tracks south-southeast. The right side only shows the flat, featureless interior of Georgia and Alabama.
Landing at AUA
LEFTOn approach into Aruba, the aircraft typically curves in from the north over the Caribbean Sea before lining up on runway 11, giving left-side passengers a view of Aruba's rugged, cactus-studded north coast and the turquoise reef waters before touchdown near Oranjestad. The right side mostly faces open sea during this turn.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Reina Beatrix International (AUA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Oranjestad. The left side offers the more consistent scenic narrative: Florida's coastline and barrier islands during the early cruise, glimpses of the Bahamas or Hispaniola's mountainous terrain along the route, and a scenic curved approach over Aruba's coast and reefs on landing, while the right side spends most of the flight over open, featureless ocean.
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 Left side for the best views. Departing ATL southbound, the left side faces east toward the Atlantic side of Georgia and Florida, giving glimpses of river networks and eventually the Florida coastline as the flight tracks south-southeast. The right side only shows the flat, featureless interior of Georgia and Alabama. Notable sights include: Chattahoochee River, Georgia Piedmont farmland, Florida peninsula coastline.
What can I see when landing at Reina Beatrix International in Oranjestad?
When landing at Reina Beatrix International (AUA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Aruba, the aircraft typically curves in from the north over the Caribbean Sea before lining up on runway 11, giving left-side passengers a view of Aruba's rugged, cactus-studded north coast and the turquoise reef waters before touchdown near Oranjestad. The right side mostly faces open sea during this turn. Notable sights include: Aruba's arid north coast, turquoise reef shallows, Oranjestad skyline, California Lighthouse headland.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Oranjestad?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Reina Beatrix International (AUA) takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,719 miles (2,767 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Oranjestad flight path pass over?
Bahamian shallows and cays, the mountainous spine of Haiti or eastern Cuba (depending on routing), and open Caribbean Sea before the descent toward Aruba near the Venezuelan coast