Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Nashville. Right seats capture the most dramatic geography: Iceland's volcanic terrain during departure and Nashville's iconic Cumberland River bend during arrival. The Atlantic crossing offers less visual interest from either side, but the landing view is superior.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Reykjavik typically departs runway 01 or 02 (northeasterly). Left seats face northwest initially, capturing Iceland's dramatic volcanic landscape and the Reykjanes Peninsula's lava fields before turning toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields (dark volcanic terrain immediately west), Mount Esja (snow-capped peak north of Reykjavik), Kollafjörður fjord (water body to the northwest), Atlantic Ocean horizon.

When landing at Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Nashville typically lands runway 02L or 02R (northeasterly approach). Right seats face southeast during descent, offering views of the Cumberland River's dramatic bend through downtown Nashville and the city's skyline against the Tennessee landscape. Notable sights include: Cumberland River with its distinctive horseshoe bend through downtown, Nashville skyline (Broadway district and tall buildings), Tennessee rolling hills and forests (green landscape surrounding the city), Percy Priest Lake (reservoir visible southeast of the airport).

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Nashville International (BNA) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the North Atlantic at cruising altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). Greenland's eastern coast may be visible on the left side during the northern portion of the route if weather permits—appearing as a distant, snow-covered landmass on the horizon roughly 3-4 hours into flight. The vast Atlantic Ocean dominates the entire midpoint, with no significant landmarks visible. As the flight approaches North America, the Canadian Maritime provinces and New England coastline become visible on the left side during descent. The Appalachian Mountains become increasingly visible as a series of ridgelines running northeast-to-southwest across the landscape during the final 90 minutes of descent into Tennessee.