The left side captures Nashville's skyline on departure, the wooded ridgelines of Kentucky and the Labrador wilderness during cruise, and a dramatic volcanic approach into Iceland, while the right side spends most of the flight over featureless open Atlantic water.
Flight Path
The great-circle track passes over the Labrador Peninsula and the Labrador Sea, running close enough to southern Greenland's icy coastal mountains near Cape Farewell for a distant glimpse on clear days before the descent into Iceland.
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Takeoff from BNA
LEFTDeparting BNA on a course toward the northeast, the left side offers a brief look back at downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River as the aircraft climbs, followed by the rolling ridges of the Highland Rim and Kentucky's Appalachian foothills as the climb continues north.
Landing at KEF
LEFTOn approach into Keflavik the flight path curves in over the Reykjanes Peninsula, giving left-side passengers a clear view of black lava fields, volcanic craters, and the coastline of Faxaflói Bay, with Reykjavik and the flat-topped mass of Mt. Esja visible in the distance.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to Keflavik Nas (KEF)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Keflavik. The left side captures Nashville's skyline on departure, the wooded ridgelines of Kentucky and the Labrador wilderness during cruise, and a dramatic volcanic approach into Iceland, while the right side spends most of the flight over featureless open Atlantic water.
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. Departing BNA on a course toward the northeast, the left side offers a brief look back at downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River as the aircraft climbs, followed by the rolling ridges of the Highland Rim and Kentucky's Appalachian foothills as the climb continues north. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River, Highland Rim hills, Kentucky foothills.
What can I see when landing at Keflavik Nas in Keflavik?
When landing at Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Keflavik the flight path curves in over the Reykjanes Peninsula, giving left-side passengers a clear view of black lava fields, volcanic craters, and the coastline of Faxaflói Bay, with Reykjavik and the flat-topped mass of Mt. Esja visible in the distance. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavik skyline, Mt. Esja.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Keflavik?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to Keflavik Nas (KEF) takes 6h 35m.
What does the Nashville to Keflavik flight path pass over?
The great-circle track passes over the Labrador Peninsula and the Labrador Sea, running close enough to southern Greenland's icy coastal mountains near Cape Farewell for a distant glimpse on clear days before the descent into Iceland.