Nashville to Singapore
19h 56m The flight from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 15,704 km (9,758 miles) and takes approximately 19h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 343°, passing near 67.5° N, 140.0° E 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 | 28h 33m | 28h 58m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 20h 08m | 20h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 17h 27m | 17h 52m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 18h 29m | 18h 54m |
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 | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Nashville International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Nashville | Singapore |
| Country | United States | Singapore |
| ICAO | KBNA | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 36.1245, -86.6782 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 599 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Nashville to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Nashville (BNA) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 19h 56m. The great-circle distance is 15,704 km (9,758 miles, 8,479 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 343°.
How far is Nashville from Singapore?
15,704 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,758 miles or 8,479 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 SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,704 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 56m 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.