Nashville to Narita
13h 40m The flight from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 10,657 km (6,622 miles) and takes approximately 13h 40m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 323°, passing near 61.2° N, 153.4° 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 | 19h 23m | 19h 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 40m | 14h 05m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 50m | 12h 16m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 32m | 12h 57m |
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 | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Nashville International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Nashville | Narita |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| ICAO | KBNA | RJAA |
| Coordinates | 36.1245, -86.6782 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 599 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Nashville to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Nashville (BNA) to Narita (NRT) takes about 13h 40m. The great-circle distance is 10,657 km (6,622 miles, 5,755 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 323°.
How far is Nashville from Narita?
10,657 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,622 miles or 5,755 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 NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,657 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 13h 40m 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.