Atlanta to Cleveland is 555 miles (894 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
While most of this short flight crosses flat Georgia, Tennessee, and Ohio farmland offering little on either side, the right side edges ahead thanks to the Atlanta skyline at departure and the dramatic Lake Erie shoreline and Cleveland skyline on arrival.
Flight Path
Rolling farmland and forested ridgelines of eastern Tennessee and Kentucky, with the Cumberland Plateau visible as low ridges beneath the flight path before the terrain flattens into the Ohio River valley.
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Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting ATL northbound, the right side faces east toward the Atlanta skyline and the beginning of the Piedmont foothills, giving a bit more visual interest than the flat farmland to the west.
Landing at CLE
RIGHTOn approach into CLE, arriving traffic descending toward runway 24 typically swings over Lake Erie before turning onto final, giving right-side (north-facing) passengers a broad view of the lake and Cleveland's shoreline skyline.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Cleveland. While most of this short flight crosses flat Georgia, Tennessee, and Ohio farmland offering little on either side, the right side edges ahead thanks to the Atlanta skyline at departure and the dramatic Lake Erie shoreline and Cleveland skyline on arrival.
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 ATL northbound, the right side faces east toward the Atlanta skyline and the beginning of the Piedmont foothills, giving a bit more visual interest than the flat farmland to the west. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Stone Mountain, Chattahoochee River valley.
What can I see when landing at Cleveland Hopkins International in Cleveland?
When landing at Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into CLE, arriving traffic descending toward runway 24 typically swings over Lake Erie before turning onto final, giving right-side (north-facing) passengers a broad view of the lake and Cleveland's shoreline skyline. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, downtown Cleveland skyline, Cleveland Browns Stadium along the waterfront.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Cleveland?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 555 miles (894 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Cleveland flight path pass over?
Rolling farmland and forested ridgelines of eastern Tennessee and Kentucky, with the Cumberland Plateau visible as low ridges beneath the flight path before the terrain flattens into the Ohio River valley.