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EWR → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty immediately after takeoff from EWR, followed by the most dramatic vistas of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations.
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Manhattan Skyline
Unparalleled views of the One World Trade Center and the dense skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan during the initial climb.
Statue of Liberty
A bird's-eye view of Liberty Island and the harbor as the plane turns southwest.
Appalachian Ridges
Stunning geometric patterns of the fold-and-thrust belt across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Distant views of the iconic blue-hued peaks as the flight passes over the Shenandoah region.
Nashville Suburbs
Lush green landscapes and the sprawling residential areas of middle Tennessee upon arrival.
Choose the left side for the best 'New York farewell' views. For a morning flight, the sun will be behind you or overhead, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Appalachian ridges. If departing during the golden hour, the light hitting the Manhattan glass towers is spectacular.
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Lehigh Valley
Aerial views of the industrial and residential heart of eastern Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna River
A crossing of one of the oldest and longest rivers in the United States near Harrisburg.
Monongahela National Forest
Deep green canopy and rugged plateau terrain throughout the West Virginia wilderness.
Kentucky Bluegrass
The transition into the rolling hills and pastoral landscapes of eastern Kentucky.
Cumberland River
The winding path of the Cumberland River as it snakes toward the Nashville metropolitan area.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the horizon as you head southwest. It offers a broader perspective of the rugged Appalachian Plateau and the agricultural transitions into the South. Keep an eye out for the Susquehanna River crossing roughly 25 minutes into the flight.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 1,201 km (746 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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