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BNA → PNS
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Pensacola Regional Airport (Pensacola)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer lush southern landscapes, the right side provides a superior view of the Mobile Bay delta and the emerald waters of the Gulf Coast during the final descent into Pensacola.
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Bankhead National Forest
A dense canopy of the 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls' in North Alabama.
Mobile Bay
The sparkling waters of the bay and the distant skyline of Mobile, Alabama.
Perdido Key & Gulf Coast
Stunning views of the white quartz sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
NAS Pensacola
Visible during many approach patterns, home to the Blue Angels flight demonstration team.
The right side is unbeatable for coastal views. On the descent, look for the USS Alabama battleship museum in Mobile Bay. Afternoon flights offer spectacular lighting over the water, but be mindful of the sun's glare during the late summer months. Choose a seat ahead of the wing for the clearest view of the coastline transition.
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Nashville Skyline
Aerial view of the 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River immediately following takeoff.
Guntersville Lake
A massive, winding reservoir of the Tennessee River cutting through the Alabama landscape.
Montgomery
The capital of Alabama, featuring the historic statehouse and the winding Alabama River.
Blackwater River State Forest
Vast stretches of longleaf pine and juniper forests just before crossing the Florida border.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is particularly scenic during the fall when the hardwoods of the Appalachian foothills begin to change color. Keep an eye out for the expansive Lake Martin shortly after passing Birmingham.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 630 km (391 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: PNS (30.473400115967003, -87.18659973144501)
Route Type: Domestic
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