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PIT → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides front-row seats to the major urban skylines of the Midwest and South, including Cincinnati and Louisville, along with the massive aquatic expanses of the Land Between the Lakes.
Cincinnati Waterfront
Excellent views of the Ohio River, Paul Brown Stadium, and the dense downtown cluster of the Queen City.
Louisville & The Falls
A clear perspective of the Louisville skyline and the historic Falls of the Ohio on the river border.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive parallel bodies of water, Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, creating a unique inland peninsula.
Mississippi River Basin
The wide, winding Mississippi River with its numerous sandbars and heavy barge traffic as you approach Memphis.
Choose the right side for the most iconic landmarks. During the descent into Memphis, keep your eyes peeled for the Memphis Pyramid and the massive bridges connecting Tennessee to Arkansas. Sunset flights are particularly beautiful on this side as the sun reflects off the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
Appalachian Foothills
The initial phase of the flight crosses the rolling, forested terrain of the western Appalachian plateau.
Kentucky Bluegrass Region
Vast stretches of manicured horse farms and limestone-rich pastures south of Lexington.
Nashville Perimeter
Distant views of the Music City skyline and the meandering Cumberland River to the south.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a more serene, rural landscape perspective, focusing on the patchwork of American farmland and the gradual transition into the humid subtropical climate of the South.
Distance: 1,048 km (651 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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