The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a genuine Manhattan skyline view on departure and a clear look at downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River on arrival, while the left side offers mostly featureless Appalachian ridgelines and Ohio Valley farmland during cruise.
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Flight Path
Newark to Nashville is 746 miles (1,201 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Allegheny Plateau ridgelines of central Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the Ohio River valley, and the Cumberland Plateau approaching Tennessee
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDepartures off EWR's runway 22 typically bank south and west, putting the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River off the right side during the initial climb. This is a brief but striking urban view before the flight turns onto its westbound track.
Landing at BNA
RIGHTOn approach to BNA's runway 20 from the north, the aircraft descends with downtown Nashville's skyline visible off the right side, including the Cumberland River bends and the city's distinctive AT&T 'Batman Building' tower.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Nashville. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a genuine Manhattan skyline view on departure and a clear look at downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River on arrival, while the left side offers mostly featureless Appalachian ridgelines and Ohio Valley farmland during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures off EWR's runway 22 typically bank south and west, putting the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River off the right side during the initial climb. This is a brief but striking urban view before the flight turns onto its westbound track. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
What can I see when landing at Nashville International in Nashville?
When landing at Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to BNA's runway 20 from the north, the aircraft descends with downtown Nashville's skyline visible off the right side, including the Cumberland River bends and the city's distinctive AT&T 'Batman Building' tower. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River, AT&T Building spires, Nissan Stadium.
How long is the flight from Newark to Nashville?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 746 miles (1,201 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Nashville flight path pass over?
Allegheny Plateau ridgelines of central Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the Ohio River valley, and the Cumberland Plateau approaching Tennessee