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SeattleNashville

Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Nashville (BNA)

Timezone shift+2hDirectioneastboundFlight time4h 31mDistance3,174 kmDirect3 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

3,174 km

Fastest Flight

4h 31m

Timezone Shift

+2h

Direct Airlines

3

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A220-300
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800
+2 more

Seattle to Nashville Flights

Flights from Seattle to Nashville are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 09:00 and 11:40. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 3,174 km (1,972 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Nashville

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for Nashville

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit Nashville

Monthly climate overview

Humid subtropical

Jan

8°

-1°

108mm

Feb

11°

1°

95mm

Mar

16°

6°

127mm

Apr

22°

11°

133mm

May

27°

16°

117mm

Jun

32°

21°

108mm

Jul

34°

23°

114mm

Aug

33°

22°

95mm

Sep

29°

17°

89mm

Oct

23°

11°

108mm

Nov

16°

6°

114mm

Dec

9°

1°

108mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

SEA

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 3.0/10

BNA

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 1.8/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

AS
Alaska Airlines
09:00Boeing 737-900 (winglets)4h 31m
AS
Alaska Airlines
09:00Boeing 737 MAX 94h 31m
AS
Alaska Airlines
09:13Boeing 737-900 (winglets)4h 31m

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Return & Connections

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Return flight jetlag analysis

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Seattle to Nashville Jetlag Recovery Guide

2-hour timezone shift eastbound · ~2.2 day recovery — departure timing tips, light exposure schedule, and day-by-day plan

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