The right side tracks the northern arc of the route, revealing the Ozark Plateau, the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, and the San Francisco Peaks/Grand Canyon region of northern Arizona before the mountainous, skyline-rich descent into LAX. The left side spends most of the flight over flatter Texas and New Mexico plains with far fewer distinct landmarks.
Flight Path
Ozark Plateau, Texas Panhandle plains, Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, San Francisco Peaks and Painted Desert region of northern Arizona, Mojave Desert
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BNA
RIGHTNashville's downtown sits just north of BNA, so during the departure turn toward the west the skyline and the looping bends of the Cumberland River swing into view on the right side. The left side over the southern suburbs is comparatively featureless rolling farmland.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTOn the west-flow approach into LAX from the east, the descent path keeps the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Fernando Valley on the right, with the downtown LA skyline and Hollywood Hills also visible ahead-right, giving strong terrain and skyline contrast. The left side mainly shows flatter South Bay suburbs with less dramatic relief.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Los Angeles. The right side tracks the northern arc of the route, revealing the Ozark Plateau, the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, and the San Francisco Peaks/Grand Canyon region of northern Arizona before the mountainous, skyline-rich descent into LAX. The left side spends most of the flight over flatter Texas and New Mexico plains with far fewer distinct landmarks.
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. Nashville's downtown sits just north of BNA, so during the departure turn toward the west the skyline and the looping bends of the Cumberland River swing into view on the right side. The left side over the southern suburbs is comparatively featureless rolling farmland. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River bends, Percy Priest Lake, Highland Rim hills.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the west-flow approach into LAX from the east, the descent path keeps the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Fernando Valley on the right, with the downtown LA skyline and Hollywood Hills also visible ahead-right, giving strong terrain and skyline contrast. The left side mainly shows flatter South Bay suburbs with less dramatic relief. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Hollywood Hills, San Fernando Valley.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Los Angeles?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes 4h 20m.
What does the Nashville to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Ozark Plateau, Texas Panhandle plains, Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, San Francisco Peaks and Painted Desert region of northern Arizona, Mojave Desert