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CVG → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Nashville skyline upon arrival and better perspectives of the winding Ohio River during departure.
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Ohio River
Expansive views of the river's serpentine bends along the Kentucky-Indiana border.
Mammoth Cave Region
The heavily forested karst landscape protecting the world's longest cave system.
Barren River Lake
A scenic zig-zagging reservoir located in the rolling hills of southern Kentucky.
Nashville Skyline
A clear view of the 'Batman' building and Broadway during the final descent.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to minimize glare. Keep your camera ready as you descend; the Nashville skyline often appears on this side during standard approach patterns to BNA.
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Bluegrass Region
Lush rolling pastures and iconic white-fenced farms of central Kentucky.
Kentucky Horse Park
A massive equestrian facility and competition venue north of Lexington.
Lexington
Distant views of Kentucky's second-largest city and its surrounding urban sprawl.
Percy Priest Lake
A sprawling 14,000-acre reservoir visible on the eastern approach to Nashville.
Choose this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look for the distinct grid patterns of horse farms as you cross into central Kentucky.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 370 km (230 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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