While left offers excellent Icelandic coastal scenery on departure, right provides superior views on the longer descent into Nashville where the Cumberland River, city skyline, and Tennessee landscape create more visually engaging scenery. The landing approach compensates for a less dramatic takeoff.
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Flight Path
Akureyri to Nashville is 3,372 miles (5,427 km), a flight of about 6 hours.
The flight crosses the North Atlantic at high altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). You'll pass over the Denmark Strait and Labrador Sea with open ocean visible for most of the transatlantic portion. As you approach North America, Greenland's ice sheet may be visible to the north on clear days. Entering Canadian airspace, you'll see Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky coastline. The flight then crosses over Quebec and the Canadian Shield before entering U.S. airspace over the Great Lakes region. The descent into Nashville passes over the Appalachian foothills and Tennessee's rolling terrain with increasing urban development as you approach the Cumberland River valley.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AEY
LEFTLeft side captures the dramatic North Icelandic coastline and Húnaflói Bay as you climb out westward. You'll see the rugged fjord landscape and the transition from land to open ocean immediately after departure.
Landing at BNA
RIGHTRight side offers the best views during descent into Nashville. You'll see the Cumberland River winding through the city, the downtown skyline, and the broader Tennessee landscape with its rolling terrain and tree coverage.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Akureyri (AEY) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Akureyri to Nashville. While left offers excellent Icelandic coastal scenery on departure, right provides superior views on the longer descent into Nashville where the Cumberland River, city skyline, and Tennessee landscape create more visually engaging scenery. The landing approach compensates for a less dramatic takeoff.
What can I see during takeoff from Akureyri in Akureyri?
During takeoff from Akureyri (AEY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the dramatic North Icelandic coastline and Húnaflói Bay as you climb out westward. You'll see the rugged fjord landscape and the transition from land to open ocean immediately after departure. Notable sights include: Húnaflói Bay, Skagaströnd coastal settlement, Tröllaskagi Peninsula (mountainous headland to the south), Greenland Sea horizon.
What can I see when landing at Nashville International in Nashville?
When landing at Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the best views during descent into Nashville. You'll see the Cumberland River winding through the city, the downtown skyline, and the broader Tennessee landscape with its rolling terrain and tree coverage. Notable sights include: Cumberland River (distinctive serpentine curves through Nashville), downtown Nashville skyline, Percy Priest Lake (large reservoir east of the city), Tennessee rolling hills and forested terrain.
How long is the flight from Akureyri to Nashville?
The flight from Akureyri (AEY) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 6 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 3,372 miles (5,427 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Akureyri to Nashville flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Atlantic at high altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). You'll pass over the Denmark Strait and Labrador Sea with open ocean visible for most of the transatlantic portion. As you approach North America, Greenland's ice sheet may be visible to the north on clear days. Entering Canadian airspace, you'll see Newfoundland and Labrador's rocky coastline. The flight then crosses over Quebec and the Canadian Shield before entering U.S. airspace over the Great Lakes region. The descent into Nashville passes over the Appalachian foothills and Tennessee's rolling terrain with increasing urban development as you approach the Cumberland River valley.