Atlanta to St. Criox Island is 1,639 miles (2,638 km), a flight of about 3 hours 45 minutes.
The right side wins at takeoff for the Atlanta skyline, but the left side delivers more consistently across the full flight — over the Georgia and Carolina coastlines, the Bahamas chain passing in the distance, the deep Caribbean, and the best approach views of St. Croix's north shore and Buck Island on landing.
Flight Path
The flight tracks southeast over the Georgia Piedmont, crosses the South Carolina coastal plain and the ACE Basin wetlands near Beaufort, then out over the Atlantic near Savannah or Charleston. The Bahamas archipelago passes to the west as you cross into the Caribbean, with the island chain visible as low sandy strips on clear days. Puerto Rico's mountainous interior (the Cordillera Central) may be visible to the west on the final descent leg, and the Virgin Islands group comes into view with St. Thomas and St. John visible to the northeast of St. Croix on approach.
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Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTATL's primary departure runways (8L/8R/9L/9R heading east, or 26L/26R/27L/27R heading west) mean a southeastbound flight to STX will typically involve a right turn after takeoff. The right side gives you the Atlanta skyline and then the rolling Piedmont terrain as you climb out heading southeast.
Landing at STX
LEFTApproaching STX from the northwest, aircraft typically line up for Runway 10 (heading east-southeast) or Runway 28 (heading west-northwest). On approach from the ATL direction, the left side faces north toward St. Croix's north shore, Buck Island National Monument, and the open Caribbean. The right side faces inland over the island's dry scrub hills.
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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 Henry E Rohlsen (STX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to St. Criox Island. The right side wins at takeoff for the Atlanta skyline, but the left side delivers more consistently across the full flight — over the Georgia and Carolina coastlines, the Bahamas chain passing in the distance, the deep Caribbean, and the best approach views of St. Croix's north shore and Buck Island on landing.
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's primary departure runways (8L/8R/9L/9R heading east, or 26L/26R/27L/27R heading west) mean a southeastbound flight to STX will typically involve a right turn after takeoff. The right side gives you the Atlanta skyline and then the rolling Piedmont terrain as you climb out heading southeast. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Stone Mountain (the exposed granite dome ~16 miles east of downtown), Lake Lanier to the north receding behind you, Piedmont Plateau farmland patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Henry E Rohlsen in St. Criox Island?
When landing at Henry E Rohlsen (STX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching STX from the northwest, aircraft typically line up for Runway 10 (heading east-southeast) or Runway 28 (heading west-northwest). On approach from the ATL direction, the left side faces north toward St. Croix's north shore, Buck Island National Monument, and the open Caribbean. The right side faces inland over the island's dry scrub hills. Notable sights include: Buck Island and its reef (northeast of St. Croix), Christiansted harbor and town on the north shore, the green hills of the island's eastern end, the deep blue Caribbean water contrasting with the turquoise reef shallows.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to St. Criox Island?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Henry E Rohlsen (STX) takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,639 miles (2,638 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to St. Criox Island flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the Georgia Piedmont, crosses the South Carolina coastal plain and the ACE Basin wetlands near Beaufort, then out over the Atlantic near Savannah or Charleston. The Bahamas archipelago passes to the west as you cross into the Caribbean, with the island chain visible as low sandy strips on clear days. Puerto Rico's mountainous interior (the Cordillera Central) may be visible to the west on the final descent leg, and the Virgin Islands group comes into view with St. Thomas and St. John visible to the northeast of St. Croix on approach.