The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Nashville's compact skyline and river bends at takeoff, and Toronto's skyline with Lake Ontario on arrival — while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable Midwest and Ontario farmland throughout.
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Flight Path
Nashville to Toronto is 641 miles (1,032 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Rolling hills of eastern Kentucky, the Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, and the flat farmland of western Ohio before crossing into southern Ontario
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BNA
RIGHTDeparting BNA toward the northeast, the right side offers a brief but clear view of downtown Nashville's skyline and the looping bends of the Cumberland River as the aircraft climbs out and turns onto its northeastward course. The left side shows only the flat suburban sprawl west of the city.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTOn approach into YYZ from the south, the right side gives passengers a good look at the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, and the shoreline of Lake Ontario before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces open farmland north of the airport with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Toronto. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Nashville's compact skyline and river bends at takeoff, and Toronto's skyline with Lake Ontario on arrival — while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable Midwest and Ontario farmland throughout.
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 toward the northeast, the right side offers a brief but clear view of downtown Nashville's skyline and the looping bends of the Cumberland River as the aircraft climbs out and turns onto its northeastward course. The left side shows only the flat suburban sprawl west of the city. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River bends, Nissan Stadium area.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into YYZ from the south, the right side gives passengers a good look at the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, and the shoreline of Lake Ontario before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces open farmland north of the airport with little visual interest. Notable sights include: CN Tower, Toronto downtown skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Toronto?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 641 miles (1,032 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nashville to Toronto flight path pass over?
Rolling hills of eastern Kentucky, the Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, and the flat farmland of western Ohio before crossing into southern Ontario