About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Palm Beach International (PBI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to West Palm Beach. The right side delivers the more dramatic takeoff view over Atlanta's recognizable skyline and Stone Mountain, and along the cruise portion you track the Florida east coast with the Atlantic visible to the left and the Everglades interior to the right. The right side keeps you over the Florida peninsula interior with views of Lake Okeechobee — one of the most visually striking inland water features in the eastern US — making it the stronger choice for the full flight.
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 typically departs south on runways 26L/26R or 28L/28R, meaning a right-side seat faces north and east over the Atlanta metro core. You get a clear view of downtown Atlanta's skyline, Midtown, and Stone Mountain to the northeast as the aircraft climbs and banks southeast toward Florida. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain (visible to the northeast as a distinctive granite dome), Lake Allatoona to the northwest, Hartsfield's massive parallel runway complex directly below.
What can I see when landing at Palm Beach International in West Palm Beach?
When landing at Palm Beach International (PBI), sit on the Left side for the best views. PBI typically lands on runway 10L/10R from the west, or runway 28 from the east. On the common eastward approach over land, a left-side seat faces north over the Palm Beach barrier island, Lake Worth Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean coastline. You see the distinctive thin strip of Palm Beach island, the blue-green Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic beyond. Notable sights include: Palm Beach barrier island, Lake Worth Lagoon (Intracoastal Waterway), Atlantic Ocean coastline, West Palm Beach downtown grid.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to West Palm Beach?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Palm Beach International (PBI) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the Atlanta to West Palm Beach flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over central Georgia's pine forests and farmland, crossing the Georgia-Florida state line near Valdosta. Over northern Florida you pass over the Okefenokee Swamp region. As you enter central Florida, Lake Okeechobee becomes visible — a massive inland lake roughly 35 miles across — on the right side. The final descent crosses the flat agricultural land of Palm Beach County before the coastal barrier island and Atlantic come into view.