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CMH → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views including the downtown skylines of both the origin and destination cities plus the prominent Ohio River crossing near Louisville.
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Downtown Columbus
A fantastic aerial perspective of the Ohio state capitol building and city center during climb-out.
Ohio River
A wide-angle view of the majestic river that forms the natural border between Ohio and Kentucky.
Louisville Skyline
The urban layout of Kentucky's largest city is often visible to the west mid-flight.
Mammoth Cave Region
Identify the unique karst topography and sinkholes characteristic of south-central Kentucky.
Nashville Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the iconic 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River on the final descent.
The right side is the premier choice for urban enthusiasts. Sit here for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Watch closely during the first five minutes of flight for the Columbus skyline and the final ten minutes for the best views of downtown Nashville and its famous music venues.
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Scioto River Valley
Lush riverbanks winding through the southern Ohio landscape shortly after takeoff.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Rolling green hills and the famous horse farm estates surrounding the Lexington area.
Daniel Boone Foothills
The dense forest canopy of the Appalachian plateau visible on the eastern horizon.
Percy Priest Lake
A massive reservoir that dominates the view on the final approach into Nashville.
Choose this side for late afternoon or evening flights to see the sunset reflecting off the Kentucky waterways. Keep your camera ready as you pass Lexington for the best pastoral views of horse country. Look for the glint of Percy Priest Lake which signals you are roughly five minutes from landing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 543 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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