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MCO β BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Orlando theme parks upon departure and a dramatic look at the Tennessee River valley and Lookout Mountain during the descent into Nashville.
Theme Park Magic
Aerial views of the sprawling Walt Disney World and Universal Studios complexes shortly after takeoff from MCO.
Ocala National Forest
A vast expanse of dense green canopy and sand pine scrub in Central Florida's interior.
South Georgia Plains
Typical agricultural grid patterns and peach orchards characteristic of the rural Georgia landscape.
Atlanta Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of downtown and midtown Atlanta are visible to the west of the flight path.
Lookout Mountain
Dramatic ridge lines marking the start of the Appalachian range near the Georgia and Tennessee border.
Tennessee River Bends
The serpentine 'Moccasin Bend' near Chattanooga provides a scenic highlight during the initial descent.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of Orlando's parks. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the Tennessee mountains as the sun moves west. Watch for the river about 20 minutes before landing.
Space Coast Horizon
Distal views of the Atlantic coastline and the Kennedy Space Center area during the initial climb.
Lake George
The second-largest lake in Florida, easily identifiable as a major widening of the St. Johns River.
Okefenokee Swamp
The dark, tea-colored waters and wetlands of one of North America's largest freshwater ecosystems.
Stone Mountain
The massive, iconic granite monadnock rising abruptly from the Georgia landscape east of Atlanta.
Lake Lanier
A large, jagged reservoir north of Atlanta known for its numerous islands and recreational boating.
Great Smoky Mountains
The distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the highest peaks in the Appalachians visible to the northeast.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. Keep a close eye out for Stone Mountain while cruising over Georgiaβit is unmistakable. In autumn, this side offers better views toward the colorful Appalachian fall foliage.
Distance: 993 km (617 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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