The left side wins narrowly because the flight path passes just south of Memphis, giving a clear cruise-altitude view of the Mississippi River and Memphis skyline, plus a better skyline view of Nashville on final approach — outweighing the brief Dallas skyline glimpse the right side gets at takeoff.
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Flight Path
Dallas to Nashville is 622 miles (1,000 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Mississippi River crossing near Memphis, Memphis skyline and river bridges, flat Arkansas and west Tennessee farmland, Tennessee River valley approaching Nashville
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DAL
RIGHTDeparting DAL on a southeast-to-northeast climb sequence typically swings the aircraft past downtown Dallas, which sits just south-southeast of the airport. Passengers on the right get a brief but recognizable look at the Dallas skyline and the Trinity River bottomlands before the plains take over.
Landing at BNA
LEFTOn approach into BNA from the west, arrival vectoring commonly takes aircraft north of the field before turning onto final for the north-south runways, putting downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River's looping bends on the left side of the cabin during the turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas to Nashville. The left side wins narrowly because the flight path passes just south of Memphis, giving a clear cruise-altitude view of the Mississippi River and Memphis skyline, plus a better skyline view of Nashville on final approach — outweighing the brief Dallas skyline glimpse the right side gets at takeoff.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
During takeoff from Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DAL on a southeast-to-northeast climb sequence typically swings the aircraft past downtown Dallas, which sits just south-southeast of the airport. Passengers on the right get a brief but recognizable look at the Dallas skyline and the Trinity River bottomlands before the plains take over. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, Dallas Love Field ramp and parallel runways.
What can I see when landing at Nashville International in Nashville?
When landing at Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into BNA from the west, arrival vectoring commonly takes aircraft north of the field before turning onto final for the north-south runways, putting downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River's looping bends on the left side of the cabin during the turn. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River bends, Tennessee rolling farmland.
How long is the flight from Dallas to Nashville?
The flight from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 622 miles (1,000 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dallas to Nashville flight path pass over?
Mississippi River crossing near Memphis, Memphis skyline and river bridges, flat Arkansas and west Tennessee farmland, Tennessee River valley approaching Nashville