The right side offers better views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and forested highlands both during the Montana overflight and the northeastern approach into Spokane, while the left side spends more time over featureless plains.
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Flight Path
Atlanta to Spokane is 1,965 miles (3,163 km), a flight of about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Missouri River valley, Great Plains of eastern Montana, the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains near the Continental Divide
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting ATL to the northwest, the right side gives a brief glimpse of Atlanta's northern suburbs and the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Piedmont before the plane levels off over flat Georgia and Tennessee farmland. The left side mostly shows featureless flatland.
Landing at GEG
RIGHTGEG's approach typically comes in from the northeast onto runway 21, meaning the right side of the aircraft faces the forested ridgelines of the Selkirk Mountains and the Idaho panhandle highlands near Coeur d'Alene. The left side mostly views the flatter Palouse wheat country to the south.
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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 Spokane International (GEG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Spokane. The right side offers better views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and forested highlands both during the Montana overflight and the northeastern approach into Spokane, while the left side spends more time over featureless plains.
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 to the northwest, the right side gives a brief glimpse of Atlanta's northern suburbs and the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Piedmont before the plane levels off over flat Georgia and Tennessee farmland. The left side mostly shows featureless flatland. Notable sights include: Atlanta skyline, Chattahoochee River, Piedmont foothills.
What can I see when landing at Spokane International in Spokane?
When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. GEG's approach typically comes in from the northeast onto runway 21, meaning the right side of the aircraft faces the forested ridgelines of the Selkirk Mountains and the Idaho panhandle highlands near Coeur d'Alene. The left side mostly views the flatter Palouse wheat country to the south. Notable sights include: Selkirk Mountains foothills, Lake Coeur d'Alene area, Spokane River valley.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Spokane?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Spokane International (GEG) takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,965 miles (3,163 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Spokane flight path pass over?
Missouri River valley, Great Plains of eastern Montana, the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains near the Continental Divide