London to Nashville
8h 46m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) covers 6,713 km (4,171 miles) and takes approximately 8h 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 292°, passing near 52.5° N, 50.5° 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 | 12h 12m | 12h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 8h 36m | 9h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 28m | 7h 53m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 7h 54m | 8h 19m |
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
| LHR | BNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Nashville International Airport |
| City | London | Nashville |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| ICAO | EGLL | KBNA |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | 36.1245, -86.6782 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 599 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Nashville?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Nashville (BNA) takes about 8h 46m. The great-circle distance is 6,713 km (4,171 miles, 3,625 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 292°.
How far is London from Nashville?
6,713 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,171 miles or 3,625 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 LHR and BNA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 6,713 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 8h 46m 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.
Other routes from London
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.