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BNA → STL
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored for its perspective of the downtown St. Louis skyline and the iconic Gateway Arch during the final descent, alongside views of the Cumberland River and Lake Barkley.
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Nashville Skyline
Aerial view of 'Music City' including the 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River loops.
Lake Barkley
Scenic views of the parallel reservoir to Kentucky Lake, separated only by the Land Between the Lakes.
Ohio River Crossing
Clear views of the major confluence point and bridges near Paducah, Kentucky.
Gateway Arch
The primary landmark of St. Louis is usually visible on the right during the standard approach to STL.
Busch Stadium
A bird's-eye view of the St. Louis Cardinals' home turf and the surrounding downtown core.
The right side is essential for seeing the Gateway Arch. During the descent into St. Louis, keep your camera ready as the plane often banks over the Mississippi River, providing a perfect angle of the downtown skyline. Morning flights are best for light on this side.
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West Nashville Hills
Rolling green hills and the upscale suburban landscapes of Middle Tennessee immediately after takeoff.
Kentucky Lake
The massive expanse of the largest artificial lake by surface area in the United States east of the Mississippi.
Shawnee National Forest
Dense forest canopies and rugged terrain across the southern tip of Illinois.
Mississippi River Bend
Wide, sweeping bends of the Mississippi River as the aircraft enters Missouri airspace.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. This side offers excellent views of the vast water surface of Kentucky Lake during the middle segment of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 437 km (272 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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