The right side edges out the left thanks to a fleeting Atlanta skyline view on departure and, more importantly, a scenic Alpine descent into Linate showing the higher western peaks near Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
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Flight Path
Atlanta to Milan is 4,773 miles (7,682 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
Newfoundland coastline, southern tip of Greenland, open North Atlantic, Irish coast near Galway, English Channel, French countryside, and the western Alps before descent into Milan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting ATL to the northeast, the right side offers a brief glimpse of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the Chattahoochee River valley before the plane climbs over flat Georgia Piedmont terrain. The left side faces mostly featureless suburban sprawl with no distinguishing landmarks.
Landing at LIN
RIGHTOn approach into Linate from the north, the descent path crosses the Alps, and the right side offers a clearer view toward the higher western Alpine peaks near Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn massif before the plane levels out over the Lombard plain. The left side mostly faces the lower, less dramatic eastern Alps and Dolomite foothills.
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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 Linate (LIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Milan. The right side edges out the left thanks to a fleeting Atlanta skyline view on departure and, more importantly, a scenic Alpine descent into Linate showing the higher western peaks near Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
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 northeast, the right side offers a brief glimpse of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the Chattahoochee River valley before the plane climbs over flat Georgia Piedmont terrain. The left side faces mostly featureless suburban sprawl with no distinguishing landmarks. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Chattahoochee River, Georgia Piedmont farmland.
What can I see when landing at Linate in Milan?
When landing at Linate (LIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Linate from the north, the descent path crosses the Alps, and the right side offers a clearer view toward the higher western Alpine peaks near Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn massif before the plane levels out over the Lombard plain. The left side mostly faces the lower, less dramatic eastern Alps and Dolomite foothills. Notable sights include: Western Alps peaks (Mont Blanc/Matterhorn massif), Lombard plain, Po River valley, Milan's urban sprawl.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Milan?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Linate (LIN) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,773 miles (7,682 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Milan flight path pass over?
Newfoundland coastline, southern tip of Greenland, open North Atlantic, Irish coast near Galway, English Channel, French countryside, and the western Alps before descent into Milan