The left side edges ahead thanks to the Houston skyline, bayou, and ship channel views during the arrival sequence, which offer more landmark density than the brief Nashville skyline glimpse on departure; the cruise portion over flat Tennessee-Mississippi-Louisiana terrain is unremarkable on either side.
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Flight Path
Nashville to Houston is 670 miles (1,078 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Flat agricultural terrain of northern Mississippi and Alabama, with a brief crossing of the Tennessee River valley and low pine forests of southern Mississippi/Louisiana before the coastal plain near Houston
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BNA
RIGHTDeparting BNA to the south, the aircraft typically banks southwest toward Houston, which swings downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River bends into view on the right side during the initial climb. After that the terrain flattens quickly into rolling Middle Tennessee farmland.
Landing at HOU
LEFTArriving into HOU on the 13-series runways from the northeast, the approach turn typically brings downtown Houston's skyline and the Houston Ship Channel into view on the left side, with Galveston Bay sometimes visible in the distance to the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to William P Hobby (HOU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Houston. The left side edges ahead thanks to the Houston skyline, bayou, and ship channel views during the arrival sequence, which offer more landmark density than the brief Nashville skyline glimpse on departure; the cruise portion over flat Tennessee-Mississippi-Louisiana terrain is unremarkable on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Nashville International in Nashville?
During takeoff from Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BNA to the south, the aircraft typically banks southwest toward Houston, which swings downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River bends into view on the right side during the initial climb. After that the terrain flattens quickly into rolling Middle Tennessee farmland. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River bends, Nissan Stadium area, rolling Tennessee farmland.
What can I see when landing at William P Hobby in Houston?
When landing at William P Hobby (HOU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into HOU on the 13-series runways from the northeast, the approach turn typically brings downtown Houston's skyline and the Houston Ship Channel into view on the left side, with Galveston Bay sometimes visible in the distance to the south. Notable sights include: Downtown Houston skyline, Houston Ship Channel, Buffalo Bayou, distant Galveston Bay.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Houston?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to William P Hobby (HOU) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 670 miles (1,078 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nashville to Houston flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural terrain of northern Mississippi and Alabama, with a brief crossing of the Tennessee River valley and low pine forests of southern Mississippi/Louisiana before the coastal plain near Houston