Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to New York. The Left side wins overall because the JFK approach over the Atlantic coastline and barrier islands is one of the most visually striking arrival sequences on the East Coast. While the Right side has a slight edge at takeoff for the Nashville skyline, the Left side's coastal approach into JFK more than compensates, and during the cruise phase the Left side also tracks closer to the Appalachian ridgelines of Virginia and Maryland.

During takeoff from Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. BNA's primary departure runway 2L/2R sends aircraft northeast, putting the Right side facing northwest toward downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River as you climb out. You get a clear look at the Nashville skyline and the river's distinctive bend before the city falls behind. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River bend, Percy Priest Lake to the southeast (visible from left), LP Field/Nissan Stadium near the river.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's primary arrival runways 22L/22R bring aircraft in from the northeast over Long Island, so the Left side faces south toward the Atlantic coastline, Jones Beach, and the barrier islands of Fire Island. The Right side looks inland over suburban Long Island with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Jones Beach State Park and barrier island strip, Fire Island National Seashore, Jamaica Bay, Atlantic Ocean coastline.

The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, then crosses the Appalachian Mountains through Virginia and West Virginia where the parallel ridgelines of the Valley and Ridge province are visible as long corrugated folds. The Blue Ridge Mountains mark the eastern edge of the Appalachians before the Piedmont flattens toward the Mid-Atlantic coastal plain. Washington D.C. and the Potomac River may be visible in the distance depending on routing, followed by the Delaware River valley and the New Jersey coastal plain before the descent into JFK.