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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Appalachian foothills and the dramatic rise of the Cumberland Plateau, concluding with a scenic low-altitude view of Percy Priest Lake.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Blue Ridge Mountains

Panoramic views of the ancient mountain ridges stretching northward into the Carolinas.

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Cumberland Plateau

A distinct geographic transition where the land rises sharply into the Tennessee highlands.

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Percy Priest Lake

The final landmark before landing, this massive lake sits directly adjacent to BNA's approach path.

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Smoky Mountain Haze

The famous blue-tinted mist of the Great Smoky Mountains visible on the far northeastern horizon.

Sit here on morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Tennessee border to capture the dramatic Cumberland Escarpment. During the final five minutes of flight, the right side typically offers the best view of the water features surrounding Nashville.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Atlanta Horizon

On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Atlanta are visible to the southwest shortly after takeoff.

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Lake Lanier

A sprawling reservoir in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains seen during the initial climb.

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Chattahoochee Forest

Vast stretches of dense pine and hardwood forests covering the northern Georgia landscape.

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Georgia Piedmont

The characteristic rolling hills and red clay terrain of the southern Appalachian foothills.

Choose this side for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Georgia landscape. During the descent into Nashville, look for the suburban sprawl of Murfreesboro and Franklin to the south.

Top Activities in Nashville
Route Information

Distance: 389 km (242 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 39 min

Departure: AHN (33.94860076904297, -83.32630157470703)

Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)

Route Type: Domestic

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