About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Burlington International (BTV) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burlington to Atlanta. The left side delivers the spectacular Lake Champlain and Adirondack departure, then tracks the western flank of the Appalachians through Virginia and the Carolinas, offering consistent mountain ridge views throughout the cruise. The right side has a good Atlanta arrival but the takeoff view is the highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Burlington International in Burlington?
During takeoff from Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Burlington's primary departure runway 33 takes you northwest, then the aircraft turns south. The left side captures Lake Champlain stretching north-south directly below, with the Adirondack Mountains visible across the lake to the west. This is one of the most dramatic lake-and-mountain combinations in the Northeast. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain (directly below), Adirondack High Peaks to the west, Green Mountains to the east, Burlington waterfront and downtown.
What can I see when landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hartsfield typically uses runways 08L/08R or 09L/09R for eastward arrivals, or 26L/26R/27L/27R for westward approaches. On the common southwesterly approach (runway 26/27 family), the right side faces north and captures the Atlanta skyline clearly as you descend over the suburbs. The downtown cluster of Peachtree towers is unmistakable from the right window on final. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline (Peachtree cluster), Stone Mountain to the northeast, Chattahoochee River corridor, I-285 perimeter highway loop.
How long is the flight from Burlington to Atlanta?
The flight from Burlington International (BTV) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
What does the Burlington to Atlanta flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly south-southwest over the Hudson Valley in New York, then crosses the Catskills and Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, passes over the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, crosses the North Carolina Piedmont, and descends over the Georgia Piedmont toward Atlanta. The Appalachian ridgeline is visible for a significant portion of the cruise at altitude.