Atlanta to Philadelphia is 666 miles (1,072 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The route stays mostly over the Piedmont and coastal plain rather than deep in the Appalachians, so the right side's combination of Atlanta's skyline at departure, the Chesapeake Bay region at cruise, and the Delaware River/Philadelphia skyline at arrival offers more consistent and recognizable scenery than the left side's distant, hazy mountain ridgelines.
Flight Path
Piedmont region of the Carolinas and Virginia, the James River near Richmond, and the northern edge of the Chesapeake Bay watershed as the route approaches the Mid-Atlantic coastal plain
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Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting ATL toward the northeast, the right side gives passengers a clear view of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the distinctive granite dome of Stone Mountain just east of the city as the aircraft climbs out.
Landing at PHL
RIGHTOn approach into PHL from the south, the right side faces east toward the Delaware River and the Philadelphia skyline, giving a strong urban and waterway view as the plane lines up for the runway.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Philadelphia. The route stays mostly over the Piedmont and coastal plain rather than deep in the Appalachians, so the right side's combination of Atlanta's skyline at departure, the Chesapeake Bay region at cruise, and the Delaware River/Philadelphia skyline at arrival offers more consistent and recognizable scenery than the left side's distant, hazy mountain ridgelines.
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 toward the northeast, the right side gives passengers a clear view of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the distinctive granite dome of Stone Mountain just east of the city as the aircraft climbs out. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Stone Mountain, suburban Atlanta sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PHL from the south, the right side faces east toward the Delaware River and the Philadelphia skyline, giving a strong urban and waterway view as the plane lines up for the runway. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline (Comcast/Liberty towers), Camden waterfront, Delaware Bay wetlands.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 666 miles (1,072 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
Piedmont region of the Carolinas and Virginia, the James River near Richmond, and the northern edge of the Chesapeake Bay watershed as the route approaches the Mid-Atlantic coastal plain