The great-circle route from Atlanta to Burbank tracks through northern Texas, New Mexico, and northern Arizona, passing close to the southern Rockies foothills and the Colorado Plateau's red-rock country near Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks—all visible on the north (right) side. The left side spends most of the flight over flat plains and desert basins with less relief.
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Flight Path
Atlanta to Burbank is 1,937 miles (3,117 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Southern Rocky Mountain foothills near Albuquerque, the Colorado Plateau's red mesas and canyons near Flagstaff, and the San Francisco Peaks volcanic field in northern Arizona
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting west from ATL, the initial climb offers a brief glimpse of downtown Atlanta's skyline off to the north (right side), since the airport sits just south of the city core. The left side shows only suburban sprawl and flat Georgia terrain.
Landing at BUR
RIGHTOn approach into Burbank, arrivals from the south turn north toward Runway 33, putting the San Gabriel Mountains directly ahead and to the right, filling the windshield view with steep, chaparral-covered slopes rising abruptly from the valley floor. The left side mostly shows the flatter San Fernando Valley sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Burbank. The great-circle route from Atlanta to Burbank tracks through northern Texas, New Mexico, and northern Arizona, passing close to the southern Rockies foothills and the Colorado Plateau's red-rock country near Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks—all visible on the north (right) side. The left side spends most of the flight over flat plains and desert basins with less relief.
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. Departing west from ATL, the initial climb offers a brief glimpse of downtown Atlanta's skyline off to the north (right side), since the airport sits just south of the city core. The left side shows only suburban sprawl and flat Georgia terrain. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Hartsfield-Jackson terminal complex, Chattahoochee River bends.
What can I see when landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
When landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Burbank, arrivals from the south turn north toward Runway 33, putting the San Gabriel Mountains directly ahead and to the right, filling the windshield view with steep, chaparral-covered slopes rising abruptly from the valley floor. The left side mostly shows the flatter San Fernando Valley sprawl. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Verdugo Mountains, San Fernando Valley grid, Hollywood Hills in the distance.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Burbank?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,937 miles (3,117 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Burbank flight path pass over?
Southern Rocky Mountain foothills near Albuquerque, the Colorado Plateau's red mesas and canyons near Flagstaff, and the San Francisco Peaks volcanic field in northern Arizona