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BNA → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the diverse terrain of the Ouachita Mountains, the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and the scenic transition into the Texas Hill Country.
Ouachita Mountains
View the unique east-west running ridges of this ancient mountain range in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.
Hot Springs National Park
Look for the forested hills and historic bathhouse structures nestled in the valley near the Arkansas border.
DFW Metroplex
An expansive view of the Dallas and Fort Worth skylines, often accompanied by a bird's-eye view of the massive DFW International Airport.
Texas Hill Country
The landscape transforms into rugged limestone hills and scrub oak vistas as the plane begins its final descent into San Antonio.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Arkansas landscapes. This side typically offers better views of the Dallas urban sprawl. During the descent, watch for the shift from flat plains to the rolling Edwards Plateau, which marks the entrance to the Texas Hill Country.
Mississippi River Delta
Witness the massive, winding silver ribbon of the Mississippi River south of Memphis, surrounded by intricate agricultural patchworks.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense, lush evergreen forests stretching across the Texas-Louisiana border, offering a deep green canopy view.
Port of Houston District
On clear days, the distant industrial landscape and coastal plains leading toward the Gulf of Mexico are visible to the south.
Sit on this side during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun. Keep an eye out early in the flight for the Tennessee River's wide basins. As you descend into San Antonio, look for the distinctive Tower of the Americas if the flight approaches from the south.
Distance: 1,322 km (821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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