About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Myers to Atlanta. The right side wins overall. While the left side has the better Fort Myers departure view, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff on approach into Atlanta with the city skyline and Stone Mountain visible. During the cruise portion heading north-northeast, the right side also tracks closer to the Florida interior lakes and Georgia's Piedmont terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Southwest Florida International in Fort Myers?
During takeoff from Southwest Florida International (RSW), sit on the Left side for the best views. RSW typically departs on runway 06 (heading northeast) or runway 24 (heading southwest). On a northbound flight to Atlanta, expect runway 06 departure. Left side gives you views over Fort Myers city, the Caloosahatchee River, and the sprawling Charlotte Harbor estuary as you climb out over southwest Florida's coastal wetlands. Notable sights include: Caloosahatchee River, Charlotte Harbor, Fort Myers downtown grid, Pine Island Sound.
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. Atlanta's primary arrival runways from the south are 26L/26R or 28, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east-southeast. On a flight from Fort Myers, you typically arrive from the south and are vectored to approach heading northwest. The right side gives you the best view of downtown Atlanta's skyline, Midtown, and Stone Mountain in the distance to the east. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Midtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain, Lake Lanier (distant).
How long is the flight from Fort Myers to Atlanta?
The flight from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the Fort Myers to Atlanta flight path pass over?
The flight crosses central Florida's lake district around Orlando (Lake Okeechobee is visible to the southwest shortly after takeoff on clear days), then transitions over the Georgia-Florida state line near Valdosta, crossing the Okefenokee Swamp region, before climbing over Georgia's pine-covered Piedmont plateau toward Atlanta.