The right side tracks the Gulf coast of Florida and finishes with the dramatic turquoise-water approach into the Keys, while the left side offers mostly flat interior terrain with little visual variety.
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Flight Path
Atlanta to Key West is 648 miles (1,042 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Gulf coast barrier islands near Fort Myers and Charlotte Harbor, the mangrove-laced Ten Thousand Islands, and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico leading toward the Florida Keys
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Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDepartures from Hartsfield-Jackson often roll west before turning south toward Florida, putting downtown Atlanta's skyline and the Chattahoochee River's wooded bends on the right side during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with no distinct landmarks.
Landing at EYW
RIGHTThe direct routing from Atlanta tracks down Florida's Gulf side, so the final descent into Key West reveals the classic turquoise shallows, mangrove islands of the Ten Thousand Islands, and the Overseas Highway bridges linking the Keys. The left side instead faces the open, featureless Florida Bay and interior Everglades.
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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 Key West International (EYW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Key West. The right side tracks the Gulf coast of Florida and finishes with the dramatic turquoise-water approach into the Keys, while the left side offers mostly flat interior terrain with little visual variety.
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. Departures from Hartsfield-Jackson often roll west before turning south toward Florida, putting downtown Atlanta's skyline and the Chattahoochee River's wooded bends on the right side during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with no distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Chattahoochee River, Hartsfield-Jackson airfield, Atlanta suburban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Key West International in Key West?
When landing at Key West International (EYW), sit on the Right side for the best views. The direct routing from Atlanta tracks down Florida's Gulf side, so the final descent into Key West reveals the classic turquoise shallows, mangrove islands of the Ten Thousand Islands, and the Overseas Highway bridges linking the Keys. The left side instead faces the open, featureless Florida Bay and interior Everglades. Notable sights include: Turquoise Gulf shallows, Ten Thousand Islands mangroves, Overseas Highway bridges, Key West waterfront.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Key West?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Key West International (EYW) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 648 miles (1,042 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Key West flight path pass over?
Gulf coast barrier islands near Fort Myers and Charlotte Harbor, the mangrove-laced Ten Thousand Islands, and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico leading toward the Florida Keys