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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the southern Appalachian foothills and the best angle for spotting the University of Georgia campus upon arrival in Athens.

Left Side Highlights
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Nashville Skyline

Immediate views of downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River shortly after departure from BNA.

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Blue Ridge Foothills

The rolling silhouettes of the southern Appalachian range are visible to the east as you head south.

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Chattahoochee National Forest

Dense, vibrant green canopies of northern Georgia's protected wilderness areas.

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Sanford Stadium

Depending on the approach path into AHN, you may spot the iconic home of the Georgia Bulldogs.

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UGA North Campus

Historic architecture and the famous 'Arch' can be seen just before the final descent.

Book a window seat on the left (port) side for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the mountains, but bring sunglasses as the glare can be intense. This side provides a superior view of the sprawling University of Georgia campus during the landing sequence.

Right Side Highlights
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Percy Priest Lake

A clear view of this massive reservoir and its many islands immediately south of Nashville.

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Tennessee Valley

The characteristic ridges and valleys of middle Tennessee stretching toward Alabama.

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Georgia Piedmont

The transition from mountain foothills to the rolling red-clay farmland of central Georgia.

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Downtown Athens

A glimpse of the historic downtown district and its unique street grid as you enter the pattern.

Choose the right side for late afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Tennessee Valley. It offers a broader view of the rural landscape and is typically the 'shady side' during the midday southward trek, making for easier photography without cabin reflections.

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Route Information

Distance: 389 km (242 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 39 min

Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)

Arrival: AHN (33.94860076904297, -83.32630157470703)

Route Type: Domestic

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