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Direct flights from Nashville (BNA) to Washington (IAD): 10 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 92% of the last 25 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 25 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 871 km, an estimated 1 hour 37 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Nashville and Washington. Updated 13 September 2026 at 20:03 UTC.
BNA
Nashville
busy · +24
IAD
Washington
smooth · +0
871 km · ~1h 37m est.
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 10x weekly · nonstop
92% on time
of the last 25 operated BNA → IAD flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −7 min. 0 of 25 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival−7 minacross the last 25 operated legs
Flight time~1h 37mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures10x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 25
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Delta Air LinesUnited Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomes09-111I773dep +2 → arr+2
09-10JRE391dep +0 → arr+0
09-10JRT45dep +0 → arr+0
Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at BNA and IAD: 36% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +4 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Nashville to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop BNA to IAD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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BNA to IAD questions
Is BNA–IAD running on time right now?
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at BNA is the weaker end, route health score 81/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on BNA–IAD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:05 and evening departures around 18:42 from BNA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from BNA to IAD?
Great-circle distance is 871 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 91–105 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does BNA–IAD fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 21 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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