The San Gabriel Mountains at departure provide a sharper, more dramatic scenic payoff than the relatively brief Stone Mountain and skyline glimpse on arrival, giving the left side a slight edge across the full flight.
Flight Path
Sonoran and Chihuahuan desert basins, scattered mountain ranges of Arizona and New Mexico, and the flat plains of West Texas and Oklahoma beneath the cruise track.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ONT
LEFTDeparting ONT to the west before turning east, the north side offers a dramatic close-up of the San Gabriel Mountains rising sharply from the Inland Empire, while the south side just shows flat suburban sprawl.
Landing at ATL
RIGHTOn typical west-flow arrivals into ATL, the flight path from the east passes near Stone Mountain, a distinctive granite dome northeast of the city, before the Atlanta skyline comes into view during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ontario International (ONT) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ontario to Atlanta. The San Gabriel Mountains at departure provide a sharper, more dramatic scenic payoff than the relatively brief Stone Mountain and skyline glimpse on arrival, giving the left side a slight edge across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Ontario International in Ontario?
During takeoff from Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ONT to the west before turning east, the north side offers a dramatic close-up of the San Gabriel Mountains rising sharply from the Inland Empire, while the south side just shows flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Mount Baldy, Inland Empire suburbs, Cucamonga Peak.
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 typical west-flow arrivals into ATL, the flight path from the east passes near Stone Mountain, a distinctive granite dome northeast of the city, before the Atlanta skyline comes into view during the final descent. Notable sights include: Stone Mountain, Atlanta downtown skyline, Chattahoochee River, suburban Atlanta sprawl.
How long is the flight from Ontario to Atlanta?
The flight from Ontario International (ONT) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes 4h 15m.
What does the Ontario to Atlanta flight path pass over?
Sonoran and Chihuahuan desert basins, scattered mountain ranges of Arizona and New Mexico, and the flat plains of West Texas and Oklahoma beneath the cruise track.