Istanbul to Nashville
11h 50m The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) covers 9,187 km (5,709 miles) and takes approximately 11h 50m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 313°, passing near 56.3° N, 32.2° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 42m | 17h 07m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 47m | 12h 12m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 12m | 10h 38m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 49m | 11h 14m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| IST | BNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Nashville International Airport |
| City | Istanbul | Nashville |
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| ICAO | LTFM | KBNA |
| Coordinates | 41.2749, 28.7321 | 36.1245, -86.6782 |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 599 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Nashville?
A non-stop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Nashville (BNA) takes about 11h 50m. The great-circle distance is 9,187 km (5,709 miles, 4,961 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 313°.
How far is Istanbul from Nashville?
9,187 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,709 miles or 4,961 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between IST and BNA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,187 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 50m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.