Memphis to Atlanta flight pathMEMATL

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Flight time1h 10m
Distance331
Heading105° → 109°

Memphis to Atlanta is 331 miles (533 km), a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The right side edges out due to brief but genuine city and river views during both takeoff near Memphis and landing near Atlanta, whereas the left side offers only flat, undifferentiated terrain for this short regional hop.

Takeoff · MEMRIGHTMississippi River, Downtown Memphis skyline, Memphis Pyramid
Landing · ATLRIGHTAtlanta downtown skyline, Bank of America Plaza tower, Piedmont Park greenbelt

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Flat agricultural land and forest of northern Mississippi and Alabama, with no major rivers or mountains along the direct route.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from MEM

RIGHT

Departing MEM typically northbound, then turning east toward Atlanta, the right side offers glimpses of the Mississippi River and downtown Memphis skyline including the Memphis Pyramid before the turn east. Left side mostly shows flat farmland.

Mississippi RiverDowntown Memphis skylineMemphis Pyramid
Aerial window seat view during landing at Atlanta (right side) — Atlanta downtown skyline, Bank of America Plaza tower, Piedmont Park greenbelt

Landing at ATL

RIGHT

On approach into ATL from the northwest, the right side gives passengers a view of Atlanta's downtown and midtown skyline including landmark towers, while the left side shows mostly suburban sprawl and forest.

Atlanta downtown skylineBank of America Plaza towerPiedmont Park greenbelt

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Memphis International (MEM) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Memphis to Atlanta. The right side edges out due to brief but genuine city and river views during both takeoff near Memphis and landing near Atlanta, whereas the left side offers only flat, undifferentiated terrain for this short regional hop.

What can I see during takeoff from Memphis International in Memphis?

During takeoff from Memphis International (MEM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MEM typically northbound, then turning east toward Atlanta, the right side offers glimpses of the Mississippi River and downtown Memphis skyline including the Memphis Pyramid before the turn east. Left side mostly shows flat farmland. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Downtown Memphis skyline, Memphis Pyramid.

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 ATL from the northwest, the right side gives passengers a view of Atlanta's downtown and midtown skyline including landmark towers, while the left side shows mostly suburban sprawl and forest. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Bank of America Plaza tower, Piedmont Park greenbelt.

How long is the flight from Memphis to Atlanta?

The flight from Memphis International (MEM) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 331 miles (533 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Memphis to Atlanta flight path pass over?

Flat agricultural land and forest of northern Mississippi and Alabama, with no major rivers or mountains along the direct route.