Atlanta to Point Salines is 2,067 miles (3,326 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
The right side has a decent Atlanta departure view, but the left side delivers the superior landing approach into Grenada with St. George's harbor, the volcanic interior, and Caribbean reef colors. Over the mid-flight stretch above Cuba and the Eastern Caribbean, the left side also tracks closer to the island chains of the Lesser Antilles on the horizon.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Gulf of Mexico's eastern edge, then Cuba's central spine (Sierra de Trinidad visible as low ridges), before tracking southeast over the Caribbean Sea past Hispaniola and Puerto Rico on the horizon. The Lesser Antilles chain — Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent — appear as a string of volcanic peaks to the left side as the aircraft descends toward Grenada.
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Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTATL primarily uses runways 8L/8R/9L/9R for eastward departures or 26L/26R/27L/27R for westward. On a southbound departure toward the Caribbean, aircraft typically climb out heading south or southeast. The right side gives views over downtown Atlanta's skyline and Stone Mountain to the east, while the left side faces west toward less distinctive suburban sprawl.
Landing at GND
LEFTPoint Salines runway runs roughly 09/27 (east-west). Aircraft arriving from the north typically fly a visual or instrument approach from the north, turning final heading east or west over the sea. On approach heading east (runway 09), the left side faces north toward the interior hills of Grenada and St. George's harbor, while the right side looks south over open ocean. Left wins clearly.
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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 Point Salines International (GND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Point Salines. The right side has a decent Atlanta departure view, but the left side delivers the superior landing approach into Grenada with St. George's harbor, the volcanic interior, and Caribbean reef colors. Over the mid-flight stretch above Cuba and the Eastern Caribbean, the left side also tracks closer to the island chains of the Lesser Antilles on the horizon.
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. ATL primarily uses runways 8L/8R/9L/9R for eastward departures or 26L/26R/27L/27R for westward. On a southbound departure toward the Caribbean, aircraft typically climb out heading south or southeast. The right side gives views over downtown Atlanta's skyline and Stone Mountain to the east, while the left side faces west toward less distinctive suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain (granite dome ~16 miles east), Lake Lanier reservoir to the northeast, Chattahoochee River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Point Salines International in Point Salines?
When landing at Point Salines International (GND), sit on the Left side for the best views. Point Salines runway runs roughly 09/27 (east-west). Aircraft arriving from the north typically fly a visual or instrument approach from the north, turning final heading east or west over the sea. On approach heading east (runway 09), the left side faces north toward the interior hills of Grenada and St. George's harbor, while the right side looks south over open ocean. Left wins clearly. Notable sights include: St. George's harbor and capital town, Grand Etang crater lake in Grenada's central highlands, the southwestern peninsula coastline, Caribbean Sea reef colors on approach.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Point Salines?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Point Salines International (GND) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,067 miles (3,326 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Point Salines flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Gulf of Mexico's eastern edge, then Cuba's central spine (Sierra de Trinidad visible as low ridges), before tracking southeast over the Caribbean Sea past Hispaniola and Puerto Rico on the horizon. The Lesser Antilles chain — Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent — appear as a string of volcanic peaks to the left side as the aircraft descends toward Grenada.