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JFK → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views, including the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff from JFK and a picturesque approach over the Cumberland River into Nashville.
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Manhattan Skyline
A breathtaking panoramic view of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the One World Trade Center.
Susquehanna River
The massive, winding river carving through the Pennsylvania landscape.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinctive parallel ridges of the Appalachian mountain range stretching toward the horizon.
Kentucky Bluegrass Region
Rolling hills and farm estates visible as the flight path skirts the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
Cumberland River
The serpentine river that guides the aircraft into the Nashville metropolitan area.
Sit on the right for the best sunset views on evening departures. For the most dramatic NYC views, sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the skyline during the steep banking turns after takeoff.
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New York Harbor
Aerial views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the southern tip of Manhattan during the initial climb.
Mid-Atlantic Corridor
Distant views of the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metro areas as the flight heads southwest.
Shenandoah Valley
The lush valley floor nestled between the Blue Ridge and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.
Cumberland Plateau
Dramatic cliffs and forested highlands as the aircraft crosses into the Tennessee border region.
Choose the left side for better lighting during morning flights, as the sun will be behind the aircraft. Keep an eye out for the distinct sprawl of the D.C. suburbs roughly 40 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,230 km (764 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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