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SAN → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from San Diego International Airport (San Diego) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Grand Canyon and the high-altitude peaks of the Southern Rockies and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
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San Bernardino Mountains
Dramatic snow-capped peaks rising sharply from the Southern California basin shortly after departure.
Mojave Desert
The stark, beautiful expanse of high desert terrain with unique geological formations and dry lake beds.
Grand Canyon
Spectacular views of the South Rim and the Colorado River cutting through the Kaibab Plateau.
Painted Desert
Vibrant layers of siltstone and mudstone creating a rainbow of earthy colors across the Arizona landscape.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southern tip of the Rocky Mountains featuring jagged peaks and deep alpine valleys in New Mexico.
The Ozarks
Dense forest canopies and rolling green hills as the aircraft transitions toward the Eastern United States.
Take an early morning flight to keep the sun behind you for the best photography of the Grand Canyon. Watch closely about 50 minutes into the flight for the deep shadows of the canyon walls. Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion over the desert landscapes.
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Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering blue saline rift lake that stands out sharply against the beige California desert.
Sonoran Desert
Classic Southwest scenery featuring rugged mountain ranges and the sprawling metropolitan area of Phoenix.
Meteor Crater
One of the best-preserved meteorite impact sites on Earth, visible as a perfect circular depression.
Texas Panhandle
A patchwork quilt of circular irrigation fields and deep red canyons like Palo Duro near Amarillo.
Mississippi River
The grand crossing of America's largest river system marking the approach into Tennessee.
Nashville Skyline
Excellent views of the 'Batman Building' and Nissan Stadium during the final approach into BNA.
Choose a late afternoon flight for stunning sunset reflections over the Salton Sea and the Mississippi River. During the descent into Nashville, the right side often provides the best angle for spotting the Cumberland River and the downtown skyscrapers.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 2,812 km (1,747 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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