Nashville to East Chattanooga flights
East Chattanooga lies 185 km (115 mi) south-east of Nashville, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Nashville | East Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,447 | 154,024 |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | BNA, 11 km out | CHA, 5 km out |
Clocks in East Chattanooga are 1 h ahead of Nashville right now, so a 59 min journey lands 1 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nashville
Nashville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,030-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in East Chattanooga
East Chattanooga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,400 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (regional) | CHA | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,400 ft | 683 ft |
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Common questions
How far is East Chattanooga from Nashville?
185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nashville.
How long does it take to get from Nashville to East Chattanooga by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nashville and East Chattanooga?
East Chattanooga is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Nashville to East Chattanooga flights?
Typically Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.