Oklahoma City to Atlanta is 759 miles (1,221 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
The right side edges out with a glimpse of the OKC skyline on departure and a clear view of the Atlanta skyline on arrival, while the cruise portion over Arkansas farmland and low hills is comparable on both sides.
Flight Path
Arkansas River valley, Ouachita Mountains foothills near Little Rock, Mississippi River crossing near Memphis
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Takeoff from OKC
RIGHTDeparting OKC to the south on runway 17 before turning east toward Atlanta, the right side offers a brief look back at downtown Oklahoma City's skyline and the Oklahoma River before the plains take over.

Landing at ATL
RIGHTOn a typical west-flow approach into ATL, the aircraft turns to final heading west, putting the Atlanta downtown and Midtown skyline off the right side of the plane during the descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Will Rogers World (OKC) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oklahoma City to Atlanta. The right side edges out with a glimpse of the OKC skyline on departure and a clear view of the Atlanta skyline on arrival, while the cruise portion over Arkansas farmland and low hills is comparable on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Will Rogers World in Oklahoma City?
During takeoff from Will Rogers World (OKC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing OKC to the south on runway 17 before turning east toward Atlanta, the right side offers a brief look back at downtown Oklahoma City's skyline and the Oklahoma River before the plains take over. Notable sights include: Downtown Oklahoma City skyline, Oklahoma River, North Canadian River.
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 a typical west-flow approach into ATL, the aircraft turns to final heading west, putting the Atlanta downtown and Midtown skyline off the right side of the plane during the descent. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown/Midtown skyline, Chattahoochee River, Piedmont foothills.
How long is the flight from Oklahoma City to Atlanta?
The flight from Will Rogers World (OKC) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 759 miles (1,221 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oklahoma City to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Arkansas River valley, Ouachita Mountains foothills near Little Rock, Mississippi River crossing near Memphis