Sydney (Mascot) to Nashville
18h 50m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) covers 14,821 km (9,210 miles) and takes approximately 18h 50m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 70°, passing near 2.3° N, 149.1° 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 | 26h 57m | 27h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 00m | 19h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 28m | 16h 53m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 26m | 17h 51m |
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
| SYD | BNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Nashville International Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Nashville |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| ICAO | YSSY | KBNA |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 36.1245, -86.6782 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 599 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Nashville?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Nashville (BNA) takes about 18h 50m. The great-circle distance is 14,821 km (9,210 miles, 8,003 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 70°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Nashville?
14,821 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,210 miles or 8,003 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 SYD and BNA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,821 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 18h 50m 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 Sydney (Mascot)
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.