Buffalo to Atlanta flight path: BUF to ATL

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buffalo to Atlanta. While the right side gets a brief Lake Erie glimpse at takeoff, the left side dominates the much longer cruise and descent phases with views of the Appalachian ridgelines through Pennsylvania and West Virginia, followed by the Blue Ridge foothills and Atlanta's skyline on approach.

During takeoff from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BUF on runway 23 southwest before turning south, the right side offers a last look at Lake Erie's shoreline and Buffalo's waterfront skyline as the aircraft banks away from the lake. The left side at this point shows only the flat suburban sprawl east of the airport. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, Buffalo downtown skyline, Niagara River mouth, Buffalo Harbor.

When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On descent into Atlanta, the left side faces north toward the distant ridgelines of the Blue Ridge foothills while the city's skyline and the Chattahoochee River corridor come into view ahead. The right side shows mostly undifferentiated Georgia pine forest and suburban rooftops with no distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Blue Ridge foothills on the horizon, Atlanta skyline (Midtown/Buckhead towers), Chattahoochee River, suburban Atlanta sprawl.

The flight from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 713 miles (1,147 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Allegheny Plateau and Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians across western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with the southern Blue Ridge Mountains visible near the Virginia-Tennessee-North Carolina border before the route descends into the Georgia Piedmont.