The right side captures the standout visual moments of the trip: the turquoise Bahama shallows and Nassau's coastline at takeoff, and a skyline view of Atlanta on arrival, while the cruise phase over flat Georgia farmland offers little differentiation between sides.
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Flight Path
Nassau to Atlanta is 727 miles (1,169 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Atlantic coastline near Jacksonville, Florida, the flat pine forests and farmland of south Georgia, and the Okefenokee Swamp region visible below during cruise
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NAS
RIGHTDeparting runway 14 heads southeast over the shallow turquoise Bahama Banks, and the left turn toward Atlanta swings the right side of the plane across New Providence island, Nassau harbor, and the reef-lined north shore before the water fades astern.
Landing at ATL
RIGHTOn approach into Atlanta from the south, the right side typically offers a clearer view of the downtown Atlanta skyline and the rolling Piedmont hills north of the city as the aircraft lines up for the parallel runways.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nassau International (NAS) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nassau to Atlanta. The right side captures the standout visual moments of the trip: the turquoise Bahama shallows and Nassau's coastline at takeoff, and a skyline view of Atlanta on arrival, while the cruise phase over flat Georgia farmland offers little differentiation between sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Nassau International in Nassau?
During takeoff from Nassau International (NAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 14 heads southeast over the shallow turquoise Bahama Banks, and the left turn toward Atlanta swings the right side of the plane across New Providence island, Nassau harbor, and the reef-lined north shore before the water fades astern. Notable sights include: Nassau Harbour, New Providence north shore, turquoise Bahama Banks shallows, Paradise Island.
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 south, the right side typically offers a clearer view of the downtown Atlanta skyline and the rolling Piedmont hills north of the city as the aircraft lines up for the parallel runways. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Chattahoochee River, Piedmont foothills, Hartsfield-Jackson runway complex.
How long is the flight from Nassau to Atlanta?
The flight from Nassau International (NAS) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 727 miles (1,169 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nassau to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Atlantic coastline near Jacksonville, Florida, the flat pine forests and farmland of south Georgia, and the Okefenokee Swamp region visible below during cruise