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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Tennessee landscape, including the Nashville skyline, and a more dramatic approach into the Appalachian foothills and the Kanawha River valley.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Nashville Skyline

Clear views of Music City and the Cumberland River depending on the specific flight corridor.

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Cumberland Plateau

Dramatic transition into the rugged, deep-ridged terrain of the southern Appalachian range.

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West Virginia State Capitol

The iconic golden dome of the Capitol building often appears on the right side during the final descent.

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Kanawha River

Follow the winding path of the river as it cuts through the mountains toward Charleston.

The right side is highly recommended for the descent into CRW. Since Yeager Airport is built on leveled mountaintops, the right side often provides a stunning view of downtown Charleston and its bridges just before the wheels touch down. Afternoon flights may experience some glare.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Ozark National Forest

Aerial views of the rolling green hills and dense forests of northern Arkansas.

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Mississippi River Crossing

A classic view of the massive river as it winds between Arkansas and Tennessee.

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Kentucky Bluegrass Region

Vibrant green pastures and famous horse farms visible as you traverse the Kentucky border.

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Ohio River Valley

The broad, sweeping curves of the river defining the northern border of Kentucky.

The left side is ideal for morning flights as the sun remains on the opposite side, reducing glare. Look out for the transition from the flat Texas plains to the more rugged terrain of the Ozarks within the first hour of flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,520 km (944 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min

Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Arrival: CRW (38.37310028076172, -81.59320068359375)

Route Type: Domestic

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