About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Frankfurt Main (FRA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Frankfurt. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the difference is minimal, but the left side also tracks slightly closer to the southern coast of Ireland and Cornwall during the eastbound crossing, offering occasional coastal glimpses through cloud breaks.
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. ATL departures heading northeast on runway 26L/27R or climbing out northbound give the left side a clear view over downtown Atlanta's skyline and the Piedmont terrain. The city grid and Midtown towers are distinctly visible before the aircraft turns northeast toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain (granite dome ~16 miles east of downtown), Lake Lanier reservoir to the north, Chattahoochee River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt typically uses runways 25L/25R for westerly landings, meaning the approach comes in from the east over the Rhine-Main region. The left side tracks along the Main River valley and gives a clear view of Frankfurt's banking district skyline and the Rhine confluence near Mainz. Notable sights include: Frankfurt Bankenviertel (banking district skyscrapers), Main River winding through the city, Rhine River and Mainz confluence to the southwest, Taunus hills to the north.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Atlanta to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
After crossing the US East Coast near the Carolinas, the route tracks northeast over the North Atlantic. Mid-ocean features are limited to open water and occasional icebergs near Greenland's southern tip. The route passes south of Iceland, then crosses Ireland's west coast, the Irish Sea, Wales or southern England, the English Channel, Belgium or the Netherlands, and descends into the Rhine-Main basin. The Taunus and Odenwald forested hills frame the final approach corridor.