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BNA → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for spotting major landmarks, including the St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch, as well as the confluence of the nation's two largest river systems.
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Nashville Skyline
Clear views of downtown Nashville, Nissan Stadium, and the Cumberland River immediately after takeoff.
Gateway Arch
On clear days, the iconic silver 630-foot monument in St. Louis is visible on the northern horizon.
Mississippi River
A dramatic crossing of the 'Mighty Mississippi' near the Illinois-Missouri border.
Jefferson City
The Missouri State Capitol building is easily spotted sitting directly on the south bank of the Missouri River.
Missouri River Valley
Follow the winding path of the Missouri River as the flight tracks westward toward Kansas City.
The right side is prime for sightseeing. In the morning, the light illuminates the Missouri riverbanks perfectly. Watch for the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers just north of St. Louis; it is one of the most significant geographic junctions in North America.
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Mark Twain National Forest
Expansive stretches of deep green timberland covering the rolling hills of southern Missouri.
Lake of the Ozarks
The 'Magic Dragon' lake is visible to the south with its incredibly winding shoreline and numerous inlets.
Ozark Plateau
Distinctive rugged terrain and limestone bluffs that characterize the ancient uplifted region of the interior highlands.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize glare as the sun will be to the south. Keep an eye out for the distinctively crooked shape of the Lake of the Ozarks roughly 20 minutes before beginning the final descent into Kansas City.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 790 km (491 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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