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BNA → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the best lighting for photography on a westbound flight and offers an iconic view of the Los Angeles skyline and Hollywood Hills during the final approach.
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Ozark Mountains
Rolling green hills and deep river valleys across northern Arkansas and southern Missouri.
Southern Rockies
The majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains are visible as the flight crosses into northern New Mexico.
Meteor Crater
A massive, perfectly preserved impact site visible in the desert landscape near Winslow, Arizona.
Mojave Desert
Extensive views of cinder cones, dry lake beds, and the vast Joshua Tree landscapes of eastern California.
Downtown Los Angeles
A world-class view of the DTLA skyline, Dodger Stadium, and the Hollywood Sign during the standard arrival into LAX.
Sit on the right side for the iconic 'City of Angels' view. For afternoon flights, this side remains in the shade, providing much clearer conditions for photography. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the San Gabriel Mountains to capture the urban sprawl.
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Mississippi River
View the wide, winding curves of the nation's largest river shortly after departure from Nashville.
Great Plains
Observe the unique geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.
New Mexico Badlands
Dramatic erosion patterns and colorful rock formations in the high desert region near Albuquerque.
Coachella Valley
A stark contrast of lush green golf courses and desert resorts against the arid desert floor near Palm Springs.
San Jacinto Mountains
Towering peaks that guard the eastern entrance to the Los Angeles basin during the final descent.
On this south-facing side, you will encounter significant sun glare during daylight hours. However, it is the best side for seeing the Salton Sea and the agricultural patterns of the Inland Empire if the flight takes a southerly arrival path.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,886 km (1,793 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 51 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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