The left side wins overall because the Atlanta approach view of Kennesaw Mountain and the downtown skyline is the most visually rewarding moment of this flight. The route also passes over the Ouachita Mountains of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas on the left side during cruise, giving you the best terrain interest along the mostly flat-to-rolling flight path.
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Flight Path
Tulsa to Atlanta is 672 miles (1,082 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
The flight crosses the Ouachita Mountains of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas — low, forested ridges running east-west, the most significant terrain on the route. It then passes over the Arkansas River valley, the flat Mississippi Embayment lowlands of western Tennessee and northern Mississippi, before crossing into the rolling Piedmont of Alabama and Georgia approaching Atlanta.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TUL
RIGHTTulsa typically departs east on runway 18R/36L or southeast on runway 8/26. A right-side seat gives you a view back over downtown Tulsa and the Arkansas River as you climb out heading southeast toward Atlanta. The river's distinctive bend through the city is clearly visible from low altitude.
Landing at ATL
LEFTAtlanta typically receives arrivals from the northwest on runways 8L/8R or 9L/9R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest heading southeast. A left-side seat on approach gives you a view over the northern Atlanta suburbs, Kennesaw Mountain, and eventually the downtown skyline off to the left as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tulsa International (TUL) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tulsa to Atlanta. The left side wins overall because the Atlanta approach view of Kennesaw Mountain and the downtown skyline is the most visually rewarding moment of this flight. The route also passes over the Ouachita Mountains of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas on the left side during cruise, giving you the best terrain interest along the mostly flat-to-rolling flight path.
What can I see during takeoff from Tulsa International in Tulsa?
During takeoff from Tulsa International (TUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tulsa typically departs east on runway 18R/36L or southeast on runway 8/26. A right-side seat gives you a view back over downtown Tulsa and the Arkansas River as you climb out heading southeast toward Atlanta. The river's distinctive bend through the city is clearly visible from low altitude. Notable sights include: Downtown Tulsa skyline, Arkansas River and its riverside parks, Keystone Lake to the west, suburban grid of east Tulsa.
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. Atlanta typically receives arrivals from the northwest on runways 8L/8R or 9L/9R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest heading southeast. A left-side seat on approach gives you a view over the northern Atlanta suburbs, Kennesaw Mountain, and eventually the downtown skyline off to the left as you descend. Notable sights include: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Lake Allatoona, northern Atlanta suburbs spreading south, downtown Atlanta skyline.
How long is the flight from Tulsa to Atlanta?
The flight from Tulsa International (TUL) to The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 672 miles (1,082 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tulsa to Atlanta flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Ouachita Mountains of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas — low, forested ridges running east-west, the most significant terrain on the route. It then passes over the Arkansas River valley, the flat Mississippi Embayment lowlands of western Tennessee and northern Mississippi, before crossing into the rolling Piedmont of Alabama and Georgia approaching Atlanta.