The right side offers the more consistent scenic value, combining the Mississippi River and Twin Cities views on departure with occasional river crossings over Iowa and Illinois during cruise, while the left side's advantage is limited mainly to the final approach into Nashville.
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Flight Path
Minneapolis to Nashville is 695 miles (1,119 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Flat farmland of southern Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois, with occasional crossings of the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers before the terrain becomes gently rolling near the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MSP
RIGHTDeparting MSP toward the southeast, the right side gives a good look back at the Mississippi River and the confluence with the Minnesota River near Fort Snelling, plus glimpses of the Twin Cities skyline as the plane climbs out over the river valley.
Landing at BNA
LEFTOn approach to BNA from the north, landing to the south, the left side faces east toward downtown Nashville, where the Cumberland River winds past the skyline including the AT&T Batman Building and the stadium district.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Nashville. The right side offers the more consistent scenic value, combining the Mississippi River and Twin Cities views on departure with occasional river crossings over Iowa and Illinois during cruise, while the left side's advantage is limited mainly to the final approach into Nashville.
What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MSP toward the southeast, the right side gives a good look back at the Mississippi River and the confluence with the Minnesota River near Fort Snelling, plus glimpses of the Twin Cities skyline as the plane climbs out over the river valley. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Minnesota River confluence, Fort Snelling State Park, Minneapolis-St. Paul skyline.
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 to BNA from the north, landing to the south, the left side faces east toward downtown Nashville, where the Cumberland River winds past the skyline including the AT&T Batman Building and the stadium district. Notable sights include: Cumberland River, downtown Nashville skyline, Nissan Stadium, AT&T tower.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Nashville?
The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 695 miles (1,119 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Minneapolis to Nashville flight path pass over?
Flat farmland of southern Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois, with occasional crossings of the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers before the terrain becomes gently rolling near the Kentucky-Tennessee border.