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LAX → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic high-desert geography of Northern Arizona and the vibrant colors of the Painted Desert and Ozark Mountains.
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San Gabriel Mountains
Immediately after the eastward turn, catch the rugged peaks of Mt. Baldy and the Angeles National Forest.
Mojave Desert
Vast stretches of high desert featuring dry lake beds and the unique topography of the Joshua Tree region.
Meteor Crater
Near Winslow, Arizona, look for the perfectly preserved impact site—a massive bowl-shaped depression in the earth.
Painted Desert
Stunning vistas of layered, colorful rock formations extending across Northern Arizona.
Ozark National Forest
A shift from desert to lush greenery as you fly over the rolling hills and dense forests of Arkansas.
Sit on the left (port side) for a chance to see the Grand Canyon in the far distance to the north depending on the specific flight path. For morning flights, this side will have better lighting away from the sun, making the desert colors pop. In winter, the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff are a major highlight.
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Coachella Valley
Aerial views of Palm Springs, the San Jacinto Mountains, and the striking Salton Sea to the south.
Sonoran Desert
Rugged canyons and desert floor patterns as you transition from California into Southern Arizona.
Mississippi River
The massive, winding artery of the American interior, often crossed near Memphis, Tennessee.
Cumberland River
The winding river that defines the landscape around Nashville as you descend into the Tennessee Valley.
The right side is excellent for viewing the massive agricultural patterns of the Texas Panhandle and the major river systems of the South. If flying in the late afternoon, be prepared for intense sun glare on this side. During the landing at BNA, this side often provides a broader view of the lush Tennessee landscape.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 2,886 km (1,793 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 51 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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