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GSP → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (Greenville) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers the most direct views of the high peaks within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the dramatic transition from the Piedmont to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Great Smoky Mountains
Aerial view of the high ridges and deep valleys of the most visited national park in the US.
Nantahala National Forest
Expansive views of dense hardwood forests and rugged terrain in Western North Carolina.
Lake Jocassee
Clear blue waters nestled against the Blue Ridge Escarpment shortly after takeoff.
Percy Priest Lake
A large reservoir popular for recreation, serving as a primary landmark for the Nashville approach.
Blue Ridge Escarpment
The sudden drop in elevation between the mountains and the foothills is clearly visible here.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Great Smoky Mountains, often revealing the iconic 'smoke' or mist in the valleys. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the sharp descent into the Nashville basin.
Knoxville Skyline
The urban center of East Tennessee and the Tennessee River winding through the valley.
Cumberland Plateau
The distinct, flat-topped highland region that marks the transition into Middle Tennessee.
Mount LeConte
One of the highest peaks in the Appalachians, visible to the North when crossing the state line.
Downtown Nashville
Depending on the landing pattern at BNA, the right side may get a panoramic view of the 'Music City' skyline.
Old Hickory Lake
A large reservoir on the Cumberland River visible just north of the final approach path.
Watch for the dramatic geological 'wall' of the Cumberland Plateau. On sunset flights, the right side will witness the sun dipping below the horizon over the rolling hills of Tennessee.
Distance: 426 km (265 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: GSP (34.895698547399995, -82.2189025879)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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