The Atlanta Falcons may be heading across the Atlantic in 2026, but they'll still be clocking fewer air miles than most of the league. Despite a Week 9 international showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Spain, the Falcons are set to enjoy one of the lighter travel schedules in the NFL this season.

According to mileage projections, only six teams will fly fewer total miles than Atlanta in 2026. That's a serious advantage for a team looking to stay fresh and focused. On the flip side, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams face the toughest travel loads—kicking off their season with a Week 1 trip to Australia.

The round-trip from Atlanta to Madrid clocks in at roughly 8,800 miles, meaning that single international game accounts for nearly half of the Falcons' total flight distance for the entire season. That makes the placement of their bye week crucial—ideally, it would fall right after the Spain trip, giving the team a chance to rest and reset before the second half of the season.

Fans won't have to wait long to see how the schedule shakes out. Reports indicate the Falcons will release their full 2026 slate earlier than the official NFL announcement, so keep an eye out for news on bye weeks, travel windows, and those all-important home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.