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YYZ → BNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Nashville International Airport (Nashville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the major urban centers along the route, including Columbus and Cincinnati, and provides a better perspective of the Niagara region shortly after takeoff.
Toronto Waterfront
Panoramic views of the CN Tower and the Lake Ontario shoreline immediately after departure from YYZ.
Lake Erie Crossing
A scenic transit across the central portion of the Great Lakes, separating Canada and the United States.
Columbus Skyline
Clear views of Ohio's capital city, including the Scioto River and the downtown high-rises.
Cincinnati & Ohio River
Visuals of the historic bridges and the winding Ohio River that marks the border between Ohio and Kentucky.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Rolling green hills and the patchwork of horse farms characteristic of the region north of Tennessee.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun on the opposite side, reducing glare. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 10-15 minutes into the flight for a distant view of the Niagara Falls mist if the path tracks east.
Greater Toronto Area
An aerial perspective of the industrial and residential sprawl of Mississauga and the Golden Horseshoe.
Sandusky & Cedar Point
On clear days, you may spot the peninsula of Lake Erie known for its world-famous amusement park.
Ohio Valley Plains
Expansive views of the American Midwest's agricultural heartland stretching toward Indiana.
Cumberland River
The winding waterway that snakes through northern Tennessee as the aircraft begins its final descent.
Nashville Approach
Excellent views of the rolling Tennessee landscape and the outer Nashville suburbs during the landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Midwest. On southern approaches into BNA, this side often gets a better view of the Nashville skyline during the final turn to the runway.
Distance: 1,032 km (641 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Route Type: International
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