Airport Comparison
Denver (APA) to Nashville (BNA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States is 1,638 kilometers (1,018 miles / 884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Denver, it's 12:46 in Nashville.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,286 feet between the two airports. Nashville International Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nashville (BNA) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Centennial Airport (APA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.