About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ingeniero F Espinoza Gutierrez International (QRO) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Queretaro to Atlanta. The right side captures the Gulf of Mexico coastal plain in Texas during cruise, the Mississippi River crossing near Vicksburg or Jackson, and the Atlanta skyline on approach. The left side has the better Querétaro departure view but the right side delivers more consistently across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Ingeniero F Espinoza Gutierrez International in Queretaro?
During takeoff from Ingeniero F Espinoza Gutierrez International (QRO), sit on the Left side for the best views. QRO's primary runway 22 departure heads southwest, putting the left (southeast) side facing the Sierra Gorda mountains and the city of Querétaro itself. You get a clear look at the urban grid and the elevated terrain rising toward the Sierra Madre Oriental to the east. Notable sights include: City of Querétaro urban grid, Sierra Gorda foothills to the east, Presa Constitución de 1917 reservoir northeast of the city, agricultural patchwork of the Bajío plain.
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. ATL's primary arrival runways 26L/26R bring aircraft in from the east, putting the right (north) side facing downtown Atlanta's skyline during the final approach. The Midtown and Downtown skyscraper clusters are clearly visible to the north as the plane descends over the southern suburbs. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Midtown Atlanta towers, Stone Mountain visible to the northeast on the horizon during descent, suburban sprawl of Clayton and Fulton counties below.
How long is the flight from Queretaro to Atlanta?
The flight from Ingeniero F Espinoza Gutierrez International (QRO) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Queretaro to Atlanta flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Sierra Madre Oriental foothills in Tamaulipas, then the flat Gulf Coastal Plain of Texas near San Antonio or Austin, the Texas Hill Country, then the piney woods of East Texas and Louisiana. The Mississippi River is crossed somewhere between Vicksburg and Natchez depending on routing. The flight then passes over central Mississippi and Alabama before descending into Atlanta.