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BNA → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side generally offers the most consistent views of the Atlanta urban core and the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the descent into ATL.
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Cumberland Plateau
Rugged forested ridges and deep valleys of Eastern Tennessee visible shortly after departure.
Lake Lanier
A massive reservoir with hundreds of miles of shoreline and islands located northeast of Atlanta.
Buckhead Skyline
Atlanta's secondary business district featuring dense high-rise architecture and lush tree canopy.
Downtown Atlanta
Iconic views of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Centennial Olympic Park, and the city's main skyscraper corridor.
For the most dramatic arrival, sit on the left to see the downtown skyline during the typical southward approach path. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the city from the east. Looking east en route can also reveal the distant blue haze of the Smoky Mountains on exceptionally clear days.
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Percy Priest Lake
Immediate views of the sprawling reservoir and marinas adjacent to Nashville International Airport.
Stones River
Historic winding waterways and significant Civil War battlefield sites near Murfreesboro.
Kennesaw Mountain
A prominent geological and historical landmark rising above the suburban landscape northwest of the city.
Truist Park
The distinct modern stadium complex and mixed-use development of the Atlanta Braves in Cobb County.
The right side is superior for the initial climb out of Nashville, providing views of the Tennessee landscape. If flying during the late afternoon or evening, you will have a front-row seat to the sunset over the Tennessee River Valley and the Appalachian foothills to the west.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 344 km (214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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