The right side offers better continuity of interest—lakes and groves near Orlando at takeoff, distant Appalachian foothills near the Georgia-Tennessee border during cruise, and a skyline view of Nashville on arrival—while the left side stays visually flat throughout.
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Flight Path
Orlando to Nashville is 617 miles (993 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Rolling foothills of the southern Appalachians near the Georgia-Tennessee border, including the Chattanooga area and the Tennessee River valley
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MCO
RIGHTDeparting MCO to the northwest, the right side offers glimpses of Orlando's lake-dotted terrain and the edge of the city before the route angles north toward Georgia. The left side mostly shows flat central Florida scrubland with little variation.
Landing at BNA
RIGHTOn approach to BNA from the south, the right side typically faces east toward downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River bends before final descent. The left side shows mostly rural Tennessee farmland with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Nashville. The right side offers better continuity of interest—lakes and groves near Orlando at takeoff, distant Appalachian foothills near the Georgia-Tennessee border during cruise, and a skyline view of Nashville on arrival—while the left side stays visually flat throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Orlando International in Orlando?
During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MCO to the northwest, the right side offers glimpses of Orlando's lake-dotted terrain and the edge of the city before the route angles north toward Georgia. The left side mostly shows flat central Florida scrubland with little variation. Notable sights include: Orlando's lake district, Lake Apopka, Central Florida citrus groves.
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 from the south, the right side typically faces east toward downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River bends before final descent. The left side shows mostly rural Tennessee farmland with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Nashville?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 617 miles (993 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Orlando to Nashville flight path pass over?
Rolling foothills of the southern Appalachians near the Georgia-Tennessee border, including the Chattanooga area and the Tennessee River valley