Left side wins at both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Nashville's downtown and the Cumberland River, and at landing you get the full Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on approach into EWR. The right side offers little of comparable interest at either airport.
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Flight Path
Nashville to Newark is 746 miles (1,201 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight tracks northeast over the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, then crosses the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachians in Virginia and West Virginia — a series of long parallel forested ridges clearly visible from altitude. The flight then crosses the Blue Ridge, the Piedmont of Virginia and Maryland, and descends over the Delaware River valley and New Jersey coastal plain before reaching Newark.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BNA
LEFTBNA's primary departure runway 2C/2R sends aircraft northeast, putting downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River on the left side. As the aircraft climbs, the left side also captures the broader Cumberland River valley and the rolling terrain of the Highland Rim.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR's primary arrival runway 22L brings aircraft in from the northeast over Staten Island and Upper New York Bay, placing Manhattan's skyline directly on the left side of the aircraft. The Statue of Liberty and the Hudson River are also visible on the left during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Newark. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Nashville's downtown and the Cumberland River, and at landing you get the full Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on approach into EWR. The right side offers little of comparable interest at either airport.
What can I see during takeoff from Nashville International in Nashville?
During takeoff from Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Left side for the best views. BNA's primary departure runway 2C/2R sends aircraft northeast, putting downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River on the left side. As the aircraft climbs, the left side also captures the broader Cumberland River valley and the rolling terrain of the Highland Rim. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River bends south of the city, Percy Priest Lake to the southeast, Highland Rim escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary arrival runway 22L brings aircraft in from the northeast over Staten Island and Upper New York Bay, placing Manhattan's skyline directly on the left side of the aircraft. The Statue of Liberty and the Hudson River are also visible on the left during final approach. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Newark?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 746 miles (1,201 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nashville to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, then crosses the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachians in Virginia and West Virginia — a series of long parallel forested ridges clearly visible from altitude. The flight then crosses the Blue Ridge, the Piedmont of Virginia and Maryland, and descends over the Delaware River valley and New Jersey coastal plain before reaching Newark.