The right side edges out the left thanks to brief views of the Arkansas River and Little Rock at departure and the Atlanta skyline plus north Georgia foothills on arrival, while the left side offers largely featureless farmland throughout.
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Flight Path
Little Rock to Atlanta is 452 miles (727 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flat Mississippi Delta farmland, the Mississippi River crossing near the Arkansas-Mississippi border, and rolling pine forests of northern Mississippi and Alabama
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIT
RIGHTDeparting LIT to the northeast before turning southeast toward Atlanta, the right side gives a brief glimpse of the Arkansas River valley and the Little Rock skyline falling away below, while the left side shows only flat Delta farmland.
Landing at ATL
RIGHTOn approach into Atlanta from the west, the right side offers views of the low Appalachian foothills of north Georgia and the Atlanta skyline as the aircraft turns to align with the east-facing runways, while the left side mostly sees suburban sprawl with no distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Adams Fld (LIT) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Little Rock to Atlanta. The right side edges out the left thanks to brief views of the Arkansas River and Little Rock at departure and the Atlanta skyline plus north Georgia foothills on arrival, while the left side offers largely featureless farmland throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Adams Fld in Little Rock?
During takeoff from Adams Fld (LIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LIT to the northeast before turning southeast toward Atlanta, the right side gives a brief glimpse of the Arkansas River valley and the Little Rock skyline falling away below, while the left side shows only flat Delta farmland. Notable sights include: Arkansas River, Little Rock downtown skyline, Delta farmland patchwork.
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. On approach into Atlanta from the west, the right side offers views of the low Appalachian foothills of north Georgia and the Atlanta skyline as the aircraft turns to align with the east-facing runways, while the left side mostly sees suburban sprawl with no distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: North Georgia foothills, Atlanta downtown/Midtown skyline, Chattahoochee River.
How long is the flight from Little Rock to Atlanta?
The flight from Adams Fld (LIT) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 452 miles (727 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Little Rock to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Flat Mississippi Delta farmland, the Mississippi River crossing near the Arkansas-Mississippi border, and rolling pine forests of northern Mississippi and Alabama