About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Manchester (MAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Manchester. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely ocean regardless of side, but the left side also gets better angles on the Irish coastline and Welsh hills during the UK approach. Consistent advantage throughout makes left the clear overall choice.
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's primary departure runways 26L/26R send the aircraft westward initially before turning northeast. A left-side seat captures the Atlanta skyline to the south as the aircraft banks northeast, with the dense urban grid of downtown and Midtown clearly visible. The right side faces away from the city toward suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Stone Mountain (visible to the northeast as a distinctive granite dome), Lake Lanier reservoir to the north, Chattahoochee River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Manchester in Manchester?
When landing at Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Manchester Airport's dominant runway 23L/23R approach brings aircraft in from the northeast over the Peak District and then over the southern Manchester conurbation. Left-side seats get views over the Peak District moorlands and then the dense urban fabric of Manchester city center and Salford Quays as the aircraft descends. Right side faces toward Cheshire plain farmland. Notable sights include: Peak District moorlands and Dark Peak plateau, Manchester city center and Piccadilly area, Salford Quays and MediaCityUK waterfront, Pennine hills to the east.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Manchester?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Manchester (MAN) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.
What does the Atlanta to Manchester flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Appalachians in Virginia and Pennsylvania, then over New England and Nova Scotia before crossing the North Atlantic. Mid-ocean the flight passes south of Greenland's ice cap, which may be distantly visible on clear days from the left side. The Irish coast appears on descent, with the Irish midlands and then the Irish Sea crossing before reaching northwest England. The Pennines are visible during the final descent.