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ORD → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it typically offers a stunning view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan immediately after takeoff, followed by a direct look at Louisville and the Ohio River during the cruise.
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Chicago Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Willis Tower and the downtown lakefront shortly after departing O'Hare.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
The deep blue waters and urban beaches of the Great Lake during the initial climb phase.
Ohio River Crossing
A major geographic landmark marking the transition from Indiana into the rolling hills of Kentucky.
Louisville Cityscape
Clear views of the Kentucky Derby city, its bridges, and the bright lights of the downtown area.
Fort Knox
The heavily forested terrain surrounding the famous U.S. Bullion Depository south of the Ohio River.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine exhaust distortion. For morning flights, the sunrise over Lake Michigan is spectacular, while night flights offer the best views of the lit-up urban corridors of Chicago and Louisville. During winter, look for the contrast between the white snow and the dark river waters.
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Midwest Farmland
The iconic 'Patchwork Quilt' of American agriculture with vast geometric fields of corn and soy.
Wabash River
Dramatic, serpentine meanders of the river that forms the border between Illinois and Indiana.
Land Between the Lakes
Distant but visible views of the massive Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley reservoir systems.
Pennyrile Forest
Dense clusters of hardwood forests and rolling hills as you approach the Tennessee border.
The right side is the best choice for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun which hits the left side of the aircraft. It provides a more relaxed, pastoral view of the rural Midwest. Keep your camera ready for the unique circular irrigation patterns that appear in southern Indiana.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 659 km (409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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