Right side captures Nashville's river and urban features during departure, and while left wins on landing, the takeoff scenery is more visually distinctive and memorable for most passengers.
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Flight Path
Nashville to Omaha is 612 miles (984 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Kentucky Lake (western Kentucky), Green River valley, transition from Tennessee's forested ridges to Kentucky's rolling terrain, then into Indiana's flatter agricultural landscape, and finally the Missouri River valley approaching Omaha
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BNA
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Cumberland River winding through Nashville and the city's downtown skyline as you climb out. The left side faces mostly suburban sprawl and forested terrain with less distinctive visual interest.
Landing at OMA
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Missouri River's dramatic bluffs and the Platte River valley as you descend into Omaha. The right side shows mostly flat agricultural terrain with fewer distinctive features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to Eppley Afld (OMA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Omaha. Right side captures Nashville's river and urban features during departure, and while left wins on landing, the takeoff scenery is more visually distinctive and memorable for most passengers.
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. Right side offers views of the Cumberland River winding through Nashville and the city's downtown skyline as you climb out. The left side faces mostly suburban sprawl and forested terrain with less distinctive visual interest. Notable sights include: Cumberland River, Nashville downtown skyline, Percy Priest Lake (visible to the east), forested ridges of middle Tennessee.
What can I see when landing at Eppley Afld in Omaha?
When landing at Eppley Afld (OMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Missouri River's dramatic bluffs and the Platte River valley as you descend into Omaha. The right side shows mostly flat agricultural terrain with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Missouri River bluffs, Platte River valley, Omaha's downtown riverfront district, flat Nebraska agricultural plains.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Omaha?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to Eppley Afld (OMA) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 612 miles (984 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nashville to Omaha flight path pass over?
Kentucky Lake (western Kentucky), Green River valley, transition from Tennessee's forested ridges to Kentucky's rolling terrain, then into Indiana's flatter agricultural landscape, and finally the Missouri River valley approaching Omaha