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Flight time1h 25m
Distance461
Heading047° → 051°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side offers more consistent terrain interest throughout the flight, from Nashville's river bends at departure to the Appalachian foothills during cruise and Pittsburgh's distinctive three-rivers landing approach, while the left side faces mostly flat, unremarkable farmland.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Nashville to Pittsburgh is 461 miles (743 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Cumberland Plateau, eastern Kentucky ridgelines, and the western edge of the Allegheny Plateau near the West Virginia border

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Nashville (right side) — Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake, Highland Rim hills

Takeoff from BNA

RIGHT

Departing BNA and turning northeast toward Pittsburgh, the right side offers a brief view of downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River bends before the aircraft climbs over the rolling hills of the Highland Rim.

Downtown Nashville skylineCumberland RiverPercy Priest LakeHighland Rim hills
BNA Nashville InternationalHub for Southwest Airlines

Landing at PIT

RIGHT

On approach into PIT, the descent path from the southwest brings the Allegheny Plateau's ridge-and-valley terrain into view on the right, followed by Pittsburgh's signature three-rivers confluence and downtown skyline just before touchdown.

Allegheny Plateau ridgesMonongahela and Allegheny River confluencePittsburgh downtown skylineOhio River
PIT Pittsburgh InternationalPittsburgh, United States

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to Pittsburgh International (PIT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Pittsburgh. The right side offers more consistent terrain interest throughout the flight, from Nashville's river bends at departure to the Appalachian foothills during cruise and Pittsburgh's distinctive three-rivers landing approach, while the left side faces mostly flat, unremarkable farmland.

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 and turning northeast toward Pittsburgh, the right side offers a brief view of downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River bends before the aircraft climbs over the rolling hills of the Highland Rim. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake, Highland Rim hills.

What can I see when landing at Pittsburgh International in Pittsburgh?

When landing at Pittsburgh International (PIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PIT, the descent path from the southwest brings the Allegheny Plateau's ridge-and-valley terrain into view on the right, followed by Pittsburgh's signature three-rivers confluence and downtown skyline just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Allegheny Plateau ridges, Monongahela and Allegheny River confluence, Pittsburgh downtown skyline, Ohio River.

How long is the flight from Nashville to Pittsburgh?

The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to Pittsburgh International (PIT) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 461 miles (743 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Nashville to Pittsburgh flight path pass over?

Cumberland Plateau, eastern Kentucky ridgelines, and the western edge of the Allegheny Plateau near the West Virginia border