While right seats offer good views during takeoff, left seats dominate the landing approach with the scenic Chattahoochee River valley and Atlanta's urban landscape. The approach into Atlanta is more visually rewarding than the departure from Orlando.
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Flight Path
Orlando to Atlanta is 397 miles (638 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Florida's lake region, then transitions into southern Georgia's flat terrain before entering the Piedmont region. Notable features include the numerous lakes and wetlands of central Florida, the Ocmulgee River valley in central Georgia, and the gradual elevation increase as you approach the Piedmont foothills near Atlanta. The landscape shifts from subtropical flatlands to rolling deciduous forest terrain.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORL
RIGHTRight seats capture the sprawl of greater Orlando and the lakes dotting central Florida as you climb northwestward. You'll see the urban grid fade into wetlands and smaller lakes that define the landscape around the city.
Landing at ATL
LEFTLeft seats offer the best view during descent into Atlanta. You'll see the Piedmont landscape transition from flat terrain into rolling hills, and the Chattahoochee River valley becomes visible as you approach the airport from the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Executive (ORL) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Atlanta. While right seats offer good views during takeoff, left seats dominate the landing approach with the scenic Chattahoochee River valley and Atlanta's urban landscape. The approach into Atlanta is more visually rewarding than the departure from Orlando.
What can I see during takeoff from Executive in Orlando?
During takeoff from Executive (ORL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats capture the sprawl of greater Orlando and the lakes dotting central Florida as you climb northwestward. You'll see the urban grid fade into wetlands and smaller lakes that define the landscape around the city. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka (large freshwater lake west of Orlando), downtown Orlando skyline, Chain of Lakes region, Florida's flat terrain with scattered cypress swamps.
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 Left side for the best views. Left seats offer the best view during descent into Atlanta. You'll see the Piedmont landscape transition from flat terrain into rolling hills, and the Chattahoochee River valley becomes visible as you approach the airport from the south. Notable sights include: Chattahoochee River and its valley, Atlanta's downtown skyline and urban sprawl, the transition from coastal plain to Piedmont foothills, Lake Lanier (visible on clearer days to the north).
How long is the flight from Orlando to Atlanta?
The flight from Executive (ORL) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 397 miles (638 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Orlando to Atlanta flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Florida's lake region, then transitions into southern Georgia's flat terrain before entering the Piedmont region. Notable features include the numerous lakes and wetlands of central Florida, the Ocmulgee River valley in central Georgia, and the gradual elevation increase as you approach the Piedmont foothills near Atlanta. The landscape shifts from subtropical flatlands to rolling deciduous forest terrain.