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BNA → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side typically offers a superior view of the Nashville skyline on departure and the scenic crossing of the Mississippi River, followed by the rugged Texas Hill Country during the arrival sequence.
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Nashville Skyline
A stunning perspective of the 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River shortly after wheels up.
Mississippi River
A dramatic aerial crossing of the nation's largest river near the Memphis-Arkansas border.
Ouachita Mountains
Distant views of the ancient, folded mountain ridges of western Arkansas.
Texas Hill Country
The transition into the limestone plateaus and rolling green hills north and west of Austin.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Texas horizon. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the Mississippi River crossing, and look for the Dallas-Fort Worth skyline in the far distance during the mid-flight segment.
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Percy Priest Lake
Immediate views of the large reservoir and forested islands east of Nashville upon takeoff.
Arkansas Delta
Intricate geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields stretching toward the southern horizon.
East Austin Suburbs
Clear views of the rapidly growing residential areas and tech corridors on the final approach into AUS.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. On landing, this side provides a better view of the airport layout and the Circuit of the Americas track if the approach is from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,216 km (756 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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