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BNA → CHS
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is preferred for its dramatic views of the highest Appalachian ridges and a more consistent view of Charleston's coastal landmarks on the descent.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Glimpse the hazy blue peaks of the most visited national park in the United States.
Asheville Area
The scenic mountain city nestled in the French Broad River valley to the north of the flight path.
Lake Marion
South Carolina's largest lake, visible as the terrain transitions into the coastal plain.
Ravenel Bridge
The striking cable-stayed bridge spanning the Cooper River, often visible during the final descent.
Charleston Harbor
View the historic harbor and the battery where the Ashley and Cooper rivers meet.
Morning flights are ideal to avoid sun glare from the south. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the South Carolina coast; the left side usually offers the best angle of the historic downtown peninsula and Fort Sumter depending on the wind direction.
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Cherokee National Forest
Dense woodland covering the rugged border between Tennessee and North Carolina.
Lake Jocassee
A stunningly clear mountain reservoir located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge.
Greenville Upstate
The urban landscape and sprawl of South Carolina's rapidly growing northern industrial region.
Lowcountry Marshes
The geometric beauty of tidal creeks and salt marshes as you approach the Atlantic.
Cooper River
Follow the winding path of the river as it flows through industrial sites toward the sea.
Select this side for evening departures to enjoy the sunset over the Appalachian foothills. It offers a unique perspective of the 'Carolina Bays'—mysterious elliptical depressions in the earth visible in the coastal plain. During a southern approach, you may see the sprawling Boeing assembly plant.
Book Hotels in CharlestonDistance: 706 km (439 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Route Type: Domestic
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