Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Norfolk. The right side delivers the more dramatic takeoff with Atlanta's skyline and Stone Mountain, and during the cruise phase over the Carolinas offers views of the Piedmont and coastal plain. The left side wins on landing, but the takeoff spectacle and mid-flight Piedmont views give the right side a slight overall edge for the full journey.

During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. ATL's primary departure runways (8L/8R heading east, or 9L/9R) mean the aircraft turns northeast toward the flight path. Right side passengers get views over downtown Atlanta's skyline and the Chattahoochee River corridor during climb-out. Left side faces south toward less distinctive suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Chattahoochee River, Stone Mountain (visible to the northeast as a distinctive granite dome), Lake Lanier reservoir to the north.

When landing at Norfolk International (ORF), sit on the Left side for the best views. ORF's primary arrival runways (5/23 orientation) often bring aircraft in from the southwest over the Hampton Roads water complex. Left side passengers get sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads harbor, and the James and Elizabeth Rivers converging below. Right side faces inland toward suburban Virginia Beach. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads harbor, James River, Norfolk Naval Station (largest naval base in the world, clearly visible from the air).

The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Norfolk International (ORF) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over the Georgia-South Carolina Piedmont, crossing the Savannah River watershed, then over the South Carolina and North Carolina coastal plain. The Pee Dee River system and Lumber River are visible below. As the flight approaches Virginia, the flat coastal plain gives way to the Hampton Roads tidal estuary system. No significant mountain ranges are crossed on this route.