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DFW → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent landmarks, including a clear view of the Mississippi River crossing and the Memphis skyline, along with the scenic transition from the Arkansas River Valley to the Tennessee hills.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Expansive views of the North Texas urban sprawl and the stadium district shortly after departure.
Ouachita National Forest
The rolling green ridges of western Arkansas provide a scenic contrast to the flat plains of Texas.
Little Rock Skyline
A view of the Arkansas capital and the winding Arkansas River as the flight cruises eastward.
The Mississippi River
A breathtaking crossing of North America's largest river system, marking the border into Tennessee.
Memphis Panorama
Spot the iconic glass pyramid and the downtown riverfront as you fly past the Home of the Blues.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look for the 'M' shaped Hernando de Soto Bridge during the Mississippi River crossing. If arriving from the west, the left side typically offers a broader view of the Cumberland River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesEast Texas Piney Woods
The dense forest canopy of the Ark-La-Tex region visible during the initial climb phase.
Ouachita Mountains
Distinctive geological folds and ridges stretching across the southern horizon of Arkansas.
Mississippi Delta
A vast patchwork of geometric farmland and irrigation canals characteristic of the fertile river basin.
Tennessee River
Multiple sightings of the winding river and its various locks and dams near the state border.
Nashville Approach
Glimpses of the rolling hills and estates of Middle Tennessee during the final descent into BNA.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the tail. During the final approach into Nashville, keep an eye out for the Radnor Lake State Park area. In autumn, the right side provides excellent views of the changing foliage in the Tennessee highlands.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 1,014 km (630 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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