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BNA → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route because it typically offers the most direct and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the Hudson River during the final descent into LaGuardia.
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Appalachian Mountains
Cross the rolling ridges and deep valleys of the ancient Appalachian range over West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of Midtown skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.
Central Park
The massive green rectangle of Manhattan's lungs is often clearly visible during the 'Expressway Visual' approach.
George Washington Bridge
A clear look at the iconic suspension bridge connecting New Jersey to Upper Manhattan.
Hudson River Corridor
Stunning aerial perspectives of the river that separates the NJ Palisades from the NYC urban landscape.
For the best experience, book an evening flight to see the NYC skyline illuminated. The left side is critical for the 'Expressway Visual' approach to Runway 31, where the plane banks steeply over the city. Keep your camera ready as soon as you descend past 5,000 feet.
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Cumberland Plateau
Rugged forested terrain and sandstone cliffs visible shortly after departing Nashville.
New York Harbor
Views of the busy shipping channels and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn.
Statue of Liberty
A distant but distinct view of Lady Liberty standing in the harbor during southern approach patterns.
Citi Field
Excellent close-up views of the New York Mets stadium just seconds before touchdown.
The right side provides excellent views of the Brooklyn and Queens waterfronts. If landing on Runway 4, you will see the industrial beauty of the New Jersey ports and the Verrazzano Bridge. Look out for the US Tennis Center and Citi Field during the final seconds of flight.
Book Hotels in New YorkDistance: 1,228 km (763 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: Domestic
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