Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Atlanta. Right side wins both departure and arrival. Over the Atlantic the views are limited regardless of side, but the right side also offers slightly better angles on the Canadian Maritime coastline and Nova Scotia during the transatlantic crossing phase.

During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa typically departs on runway 35R/35L heading north, then routes west over the Po Valley. The right side gives you a clear view of Lake Maggiore and the Alps rising to the north and east. Left side faces toward Milan city but is largely obscured by the aircraft's climb path. Notable sights include: Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore) directly below and ahead, the Monte Rosa massif to the northeast, the Po Valley flatlands stretching south, Lake Varese to the southeast.

When landing at The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Atlanta's primary arrival from the northeast typically uses runways 08L/08R or 09L/09R, approaching from the east-northeast. The right side on approach gives views over downtown Atlanta's skyline and Stone Mountain to the east. Left side faces south toward less distinctive suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline with Peachtree corridor, Stone Mountain granite dome to the east, Lake Lanier reservoir to the north, the Chattahoochee River winding through the western suburbs.

The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.

After crossing the Alps and southern France, the route tracks over the Bay of Biscay, then across the North Atlantic. Greenland's southern ice sheet may be visible on more northerly routings. The Canadian Maritimes — Nova Scotia and Newfoundland — appear before the descent into the US Southeast. The Appalachian Mountains are visible during descent into Atlanta from the north.