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BWI → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the rugged Appalachian Plateau and provides the best angle for the Nashville skyline and the iconic 'Batman Building' during the descent.
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Monongahela National Forest
Densely forested ridges of West Virginia, showcasing the true wilderness of the Appalachian range.
New River Gorge
Watch for the deep, winding cuts of the New River as it carves through the ancient plateau.
Cumberland Plateau
The dramatic transition from the high mountains to the lower basins of central Tennessee.
Downtown Nashville
Depending on runway configuration, this side typically offers a stunning view of the Music City skyline.
Nissan Stadium
Spot the home of the Tennessee Titans along the banks of the Cumberland River just before landing.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the Nashville skyline during the descent. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare while flying west-southwest across the mountains.
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National Mall Distance View
On departure, look south to see the Potomac River and the distant sprawl of the Washington D.C. metro area.
Shenandoah National Park
Bird's-eye view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley.
Percy Priest Lake
A massive reservoir just east of Nashville that serves as a primary landmark during the final approach.
Kentucky Farmlands
Distinctive patchwork patterns of the rural Kentucky landscape transitioning into the Tennessee border.
Sit behind the wing for a clear view of the Shenandoah Valley. Afternoon flights offer excellent lighting on this side as the sun moves toward the west, highlighting the mountain ridges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 944 km (587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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