Seeing Memphis from a plane
On a bluff above the Mississippi, the home of the blues and Graceland. Look for the 32-story glass pyramid by the river, now a Bass Pro Shops, and the bridges across to Arkansas.
4 of our routes pass it. Tennessee · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Dallas to Nashville: sit on the left, 51 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Denver | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 45 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 68 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Nashville | Left | 51 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Nashville | Left | 57 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Memphis from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Memphis from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Memphis at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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