Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Atlanta. The left side wins overall because the Frankfurt departure view of the Main River, city skyline, and Taunus hills is more visually rewarding than the landing approach view from the right. Mid-flight over the North Atlantic offers little from either side, so the departure experience tips the balance.

During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt departures heading west on runway 25L/25C put the city of Frankfurt and the Main River on the left side. You get a clear view of the Frankfurt skyline, the river bend, and the Taunus hills to the north as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city skyline and banking district, Main River bend through the city, Taunus hills to the north, Wiesbaden and Rhine River confluence area.

When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Flights from Europe typically approach Atlanta from the northeast, with final approach often on runway 27L/27R heading west. The right side gives you views of Stone Mountain to the east of the city and then the Atlanta downtown skyline as you descend over the northern suburbs. Notable sights include: Stone Mountain granite dome east of Atlanta, Atlanta downtown skyline, Lake Lanier reservoir to the northeast, Chattahoochee River corridor.

The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The flight tracks northwest from Frankfurt over the Netherlands and Belgium, crosses the southern tip of the UK near Cornwall or Ireland's southern coast, then heads west-southwest across the North Atlantic. Mid-ocean the flight passes well south of Greenland and Iceland. Approaching North America, the route crosses Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, then tracks southwest over the Appalachian Mountains of the Carolinas and Georgia before descending into Atlanta. The Appalachians are visible during the final hour of flight as parallel ridgelines running northeast to southwest.