Atlanta to St. Thomas flight pathATLSTT

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Flight time2h 50m
Distance1,600
Heading126° → 135°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side wins because of the dramatic harbor approach into St. Thomas with its turquoise water and island backdrop, plus partial views of the Bahamas during the Atlantic crossing, outweighing the brief Atlanta skyline glimpse on departure.

Takeoff · ATLLEFTAtlanta downtown skyline, Hartsfield-Jackson terminal complex, Piedmont forest belt
Landing · STTRIGHTCharlotte Amalie harbor, Hassel Island, St. John

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Atlantic Ocean east of Florida, scattered Bahamian islands such as Great Abaco and Eleuthera visible below during cruise, open Caribbean waters as the route nears the Virgin Islands

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Atlanta (left side) — Atlanta downtown skyline, Hartsfield-Jackson terminal complex, Piedmont forest belt

Takeoff from ATL

LEFT

Departing ATL to the south before turning southeast, the northeast-facing side offers a brief glimpse of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the wooded Piedmont terrain, while the opposite side shows only suburban sprawl.

Atlanta downtown skylineHartsfield-Jackson terminal complexPiedmont forest belt

Landing at STT

RIGHT

Landing on Runway 10 at STT requires a scenic turn over Charlotte Amalie harbor, and the south-facing side reveals the town, cruise ship docks, and the turquoise water stretching toward St. John and the British Virgin Islands.

Charlotte Amalie harborHassel IslandSt. JohnBritish Virgin Islands in the distance

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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 Cyril E King (STT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to St. Thomas. The right side wins because of the dramatic harbor approach into St. Thomas with its turquoise water and island backdrop, plus partial views of the Bahamas during the Atlantic crossing, outweighing the brief Atlanta skyline glimpse on departure.

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. Departing ATL to the south before turning southeast, the northeast-facing side offers a brief glimpse of downtown Atlanta's skyline and the wooded Piedmont terrain, while the opposite side shows only suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Hartsfield-Jackson terminal complex, Piedmont forest belt.

What can I see when landing at Cyril E King in St. Thomas?

When landing at Cyril E King (STT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on Runway 10 at STT requires a scenic turn over Charlotte Amalie harbor, and the south-facing side reveals the town, cruise ship docks, and the turquoise water stretching toward St. John and the British Virgin Islands. Notable sights include: Charlotte Amalie harbor, Hassel Island, St. John, British Virgin Islands in the distance.

How long is the flight from Atlanta to St. Thomas?

The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Cyril E King (STT) takes 2h 50m.

What does the Atlanta to St. Thomas flight path pass over?

Atlantic Ocean east of Florida, scattered Bahamian islands such as Great Abaco and Eleuthera visible below during cruise, open Caribbean waters as the route nears the Virgin Islands