BNA to SEA Route Guide
Nashville, United States → Seattle, United States
Quick answer
KBNA (Nashville, United States) to KSEA (Seattle, United States) is a 1,715 NM (3,176 km / 1,974 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 305° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 14m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,715 NM
3,176 km / 1,974 mi
Initial Bearing
305° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 14m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
6,645 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
599 ft
KBNA
Arrival Elevation
433 ft
KSEA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,715 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying BNA-SEA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between BNA and SEA?
1,715 nautical miles (3,176 km / 1,974 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Seattle?
Approximately 4h 14m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly BNA-SEA?
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?
305° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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