BNA to LAX Route Guide
Nashville, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KBNA (Nashville, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,558 NM (2,885 km / 1,793 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 275° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 53m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,558 NM
2,885 km / 1,793 mi
Initial Bearing
275° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 53m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
6,174 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
599 ft
KBNA
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,558 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying BNA-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between BNA and LAX?
1,558 nautical miles (2,885 km / 1,793 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Los Angeles?
Approximately 3h 53m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly BNA-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
275° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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