Nashville to Dubai
15h 28m The flight from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 12,114 km (7,527 miles) and takes approximately 15h 28m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 36°, passing near 61.0° N, 6.3° 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 | 22h 01m | 22h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 32m | 15h 57m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 28m | 13h 53m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 15m | 14h 40m |
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 | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Nashville International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Nashville | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KBNA | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 36.1245, -86.6782 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 599 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Nashville to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Nashville (BNA) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 15h 28m. The great-circle distance is 12,114 km (7,527 miles, 6,541 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 36°.
How far is Nashville from Dubai?
12,114 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,527 miles or 6,541 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 DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,114 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 15h 28m 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.