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STL → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft typically provides the most iconic views of the St. Louis skyline upon departure and the most direct perspective of downtown Nashville during the landing sequence.
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Gateway Arch
Immediate view of the iconic 630-foot monument and the St. Louis riverfront shortly after takeoff.
Illinois Prairies
The transition from urban sprawl to the geometric patchwork of Southern Illinois farmland.
Lake Barkley
Aerial view of the eastern reservoir forming the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Cumberland River
Deeply incised river bends that guide the flight path into the Nashville basin.
Nashville Skyline
A prime view of the AT&T 'Batman Building' and the glowing lights of Broadway on final approach.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Gateway Arch; it is usually visible within the first 3 minutes of flight if departing south. For evening flights, this side captures the city lights of Nashville without the glare of the setting sun to the west.
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Mississippi River
Follows the southward meander of the Great River toward the Missouri Bootheel.
Ohio River Confluence
Visible near Paducah, where the Tennessee River meets the massive Ohio River.
Kentucky Lake
The massive western reservoir and dam system of the Land Between the Lakes.
Tennessee Basin
Dense green forestry and rolling hills characteristic of Middle Tennessee topography.
Nissan Stadium
The home of the Tennessee Titans is often visible just before touchdown at BNA.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep an eye out for the massive scale of Kentucky Lake, which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States by surface area.
Book Hotels in NashvilleDistance: 437 km (272 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: Domestic
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