The left (north) side wins because of the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains at departure and partial skyline/river views on arrival into Nashville, while the right side offers mostly flat agricultural and suburban terrain throughout the flight.
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Flight Path
Ontario to Nashville is 1,747 miles (2,811 km), a flight of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
The route crosses the southern Rockies near the Colorado-New Mexico border, then passes over the high plains of the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma before crossing the Ozark Plateau of Arkansas into the rolling hills of central Tennessee.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ONT
LEFTDeparting ONT to the west before turning east, passengers on the left (north) side get a close view of the San Gabriel Mountains rising sharply from the Inland Empire, a far more dramatic sight than the lower Santa Ana Mountains and sprawling suburbs visible to the south.
Landing at BNA
LEFTOn approach into BNA from the west, the left side offers glimpses of downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River bends during the turn to final, while the right side mostly shows flat farmland and suburban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ontario International (ONT) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ontario to Nashville. The left (north) side wins because of the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains at departure and partial skyline/river views on arrival into Nashville, while the right side offers mostly flat agricultural and suburban terrain throughout the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Ontario International in Ontario?
During takeoff from Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ONT to the west before turning east, passengers on the left (north) side get a close view of the San Gabriel Mountains rising sharply from the Inland Empire, a far more dramatic sight than the lower Santa Ana Mountains and sprawling suburbs visible to the south. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Mount Baldy, Inland Empire cities (Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga), San Bernardino Valley.
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, the left side offers glimpses of downtown Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River bends during the turn to final, while the right side mostly shows flat farmland and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Cumberland River, downtown Nashville skyline, Percy Priest Lake.
How long is the flight from Ontario to Nashville?
The flight from Ontario International (ONT) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 3 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,747 miles (2,811 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Ontario to Nashville flight path pass over?
The route crosses the southern Rockies near the Colorado-New Mexico border, then passes over the high plains of the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma before crossing the Ozark Plateau of Arkansas into the rolling hills of central Tennessee.