The right side offers the best combination of Atlanta's skyline during departure and Nashville's downtown and river bend on arrival, while the left side shows mostly flat, unremarkable countryside for this short hop.
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Flight Path
Atlanta to Nashville is 214 miles (344 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Southern Appalachian foothills near the Georgia-Tennessee border, the Tennessee River valley near Chattanooga, and the Cumberland Plateau escarpment leading into the Nashville Basin
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Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting ATL on a westbound runway, the aircraft typically banks right to head northwest toward Nashville, swinging the downtown Atlanta skyline and Midtown towers into view on the right side during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows suburban sprawl and flat Piedmont terrain.
Landing at BNA
RIGHTOn approach into BNA, arrivals from the south often enter a pattern that swings past downtown Nashville before turning back for a southbound landing, putting the Cumberland River bend and Nashville's skyline on the right side. The left side during this turn faces open farmland and the Highland Rim countryside.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Nashville. The right side offers the best combination of Atlanta's skyline during departure and Nashville's downtown and river bend on arrival, while the left side shows mostly flat, unremarkable countryside for this short hop.
What can I see during takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing ATL on a westbound runway, the aircraft typically banks right to head northwest toward Nashville, swinging the downtown Atlanta skyline and Midtown towers into view on the right side during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows suburban sprawl and flat Piedmont terrain. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Bank of America Plaza, Chattahoochee River, Atlanta suburbs.
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. On approach into BNA, arrivals from the south often enter a pattern that swings past downtown Nashville before turning back for a southbound landing, putting the Cumberland River bend and Nashville's skyline on the right side. The left side during this turn faces open farmland and the Highland Rim countryside. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River, Tennessee State Capitol, Nissan Stadium.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Nashville?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 214 miles (344 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Atlanta to Nashville flight path pass over?
Southern Appalachian foothills near the Georgia-Tennessee border, the Tennessee River valley near Chattanooga, and the Cumberland Plateau escarpment leading into the Nashville Basin