While the takeoff offers good coastal views, the landing approach into Nashville provides more dramatic and varied scenery with the Cumberland River's distinctive curves, the downtown skyline, and surrounding Tennessee topography. The left side captures these landing features better.
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Flight Path
Fort Myers to Nashville is 723 miles (1,164 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Georgia's Chattahoochee River valley, the southern Appalachian foothills, and the transition from coastal lowlands to interior ridge-and-valley terrain. The flight path crosses central Georgia where you may see the Ocmulgee River and scattered lakes, then enters the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau as you approach Tennessee.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from RSW
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Caloosahatchee River estuary and the Gulf of Mexico coastline as you climb out over southwest Florida. The left side faces inland toward the Everglades, which is less visually distinctive at altitude.
Landing at BNA
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Cumberland River as it winds through Nashville, plus the downtown skyline and surrounding hills. The right side faces toward the eastern suburbs and less distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Nashville International (BNA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Myers to Nashville. While the takeoff offers good coastal views, the landing approach into Nashville provides more dramatic and varied scenery with the Cumberland River's distinctive curves, the downtown skyline, and surrounding Tennessee topography. The left side captures these landing features better.
What can I see during takeoff from Southwest Florida International in Fort Myers?
During takeoff from Southwest Florida International (RSW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Caloosahatchee River estuary and the Gulf of Mexico coastline as you climb out over southwest Florida. The left side faces inland toward the Everglades, which is less visually distinctive at altitude. Notable sights include: Caloosahatchee River estuary, Gulf of Mexico coastline, Sanibel Island and barrier islands, Pine Island Sound.
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. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Cumberland River as it winds through Nashville, plus the downtown skyline and surrounding hills. The right side faces toward the eastern suburbs and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Cumberland River, Nashville downtown skyline, Tennessee hills and ridges, Percy Priest Lake.
How long is the flight from Fort Myers to Nashville?
The flight from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Nashville International (BNA) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 723 miles (1,164 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Fort Myers to Nashville flight path pass over?
Georgia's Chattahoochee River valley, the southern Appalachian foothills, and the transition from coastal lowlands to interior ridge-and-valley terrain. The flight path crosses central Georgia where you may see the Ocmulgee River and scattered lakes, then enters the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau as you approach Tennessee.