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SLC → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Uinta Mountains, the high peaks of the northern Colorado Rockies, and a prime angle to see the St. Louis Gateway Arch during the mid-flight transition over the Mississippi River.
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The Wasatch Range
Dramatic, immediate views of the jagged snow-capped peaks rising directly east of Salt Lake City upon departure.
Uinta Mountains
Views of Utah's highest peaks, including Kings Peak, which are unique for their east-west orientation.
Rocky Mountain National Park
A distant but clear view of the rugged alpine tundra and peaks of the Front Range in northern Colorado.
St. Louis Skyline
The iconic Gateway Arch is often visible as a shimmering silver curve as the flight crosses the Mississippi River.
Kansas City
Clear views of the urban grid and the Missouri River winding through the metropolitan area.
Book a window seat on the left to avoid the direct southern sun glare during midday flights. For the best view of the Gateway Arch, start looking out about 45 minutes before landing in Nashville. In winter, the snow coverage on the Uintas and Rockies is breathtakingly sharp on this side.
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Park City & Deer Valley
Aerial perspective of the world-class ski resorts and winding mountain passes just east of the Wasatch Front.
Pikes Peak
The massive, isolated 14,000-foot peak visible in the distance as you traverse southern Colorado.
Lake of the Ozarks
The massive, serpent-like shoreline of Missouri's most famous reservoir system is easily identifiable.
The Mississippi River
A classic view of the heavy industrial barge traffic and massive floodplains where the Missouri and Mississippi systems converge.
Land Between the Lakes
Beautiful views of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley just before the descent into the Nashville basin.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights if you enjoy golden hour lighting over the Ozark hills. Keep your camera ready for the 'Land Between the Lakes' area roughly 20 minutes before landing, as it provides some of the greenest scenery on the route.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 2,255 km (1,401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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