Nashville to Beijing
14h 21m The flight from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 11,214 km (6,968 miles) and takes approximately 14h 21m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 342°, passing near 75.5° N, 157.6° 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 | 20h 23m | 20h 49m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 23m | 14h 48m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 28m | 12h 53m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 12m | 13h 37m |
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
| BNA | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Nashville International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Nashville | Beijing |
| Country | United States | China |
| ICAO | KBNA | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 36.1245, -86.6782 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 599 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Nashville to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Nashville (BNA) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 14h 21m. The great-circle distance is 11,214 km (6,968 miles, 6,055 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 342°.
How far is Nashville from Beijing?
11,214 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,968 miles or 6,055 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 BNA and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,214 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 21m 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.