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 captures the Arkansas River valley during departure from the right when banking, then during the cruise tracks over Mississippi and Alabama terrain, and most importantly delivers the Atlanta skyline and Stone Mountain approach view on landing. The landing view on the right is the most visually rewarding single moment of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Adams Fld in Little Rock?
During takeoff from Adams Fld (LIT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Little Rock typically on Runway 22L heading southwest, the left side faces southeast toward the Arkansas River valley and downtown Little Rock's skyline along the river. The Arkansas River makes a distinctive bend visible from climb-out, and the river bridges connecting Little Rock and North Little Rock are clearly identifiable. Notable sights include: Arkansas River bend and bridges, downtown Little Rock skyline, Murray Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River, Pinnacle Mountain State Park to the northwest visible on the right.
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. Atlanta Hartsfield typically receives eastbound arrivals from the west on runways 26L/26R or 27L/27R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the west-northwest. The right side faces north toward downtown Atlanta, giving a clear view of the city skyline, Stone Mountain to the northeast, and the dense urban sprawl of the metro area during descent. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain (visible to the northeast as a distinctive granite dome), Lake Allatoona to the northwest, Chattahoochee River corridor.
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 Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
What does the Little Rock to Atlanta flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Mississippi Delta's flat agricultural plains in eastern Arkansas, then transitions over the low rolling hills of northern Mississippi and Alabama. The Tennessee River system and its reservoirs may be faintly visible to the north. The Appalachian foothills begin appearing as low ridgelines as the aircraft descends into Georgia, with Talladega National Forest terrain visible below.