Private charter · BNA → K1A5
Nashville to Highlands
193 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Nashville to Highlands, door to door faster.
Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Nashville International Airport in Nashville to Macon County Airport in Highlands, 193 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 193 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 5 min
- Driving
- 4½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Nashville
Airports in Nashville
BNA
Major airportNashville International Airport
Nashville · KBNA
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,030 ft
MQY
Commercial airportSmyrna Airport
Smyrna · KMQY
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,038 ft
KJWN
Regional airportJohn C Tune Airport
Nashville
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
KXNX
Regional airportMusic City Executive Airport
Gallatin
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,300 ft
KMBT
Regional airportCity of Murfreesboro Airport
Murfreesboro
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,750 ft
KM54
Regional airportLebanon Municipal Airport
Lebanon
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
Arriving Highlands
Airports in Highlands
K1A5
Regional airportMacon County Airport
Franklin
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
K24A
Regional airportJackson County Airport
Sylva
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,210 ft
When you land
Things to do in Highlands
Highlands sits on a plateau more than 4,000 feet up in the southern Blue Ridge, and together with neighboring Cashiers it has been a summer retreat for families from Atlanta, Charleston and the Deep South for well over a century. The area is known for its private golf and country clubs, upscale inns, art galleries, designer shops and fine restaurants, as well as for its waterfalls, granite domes and rhododendron forests. The economy revolves around second homes, hospitality, construction and the services that support seasonal residents.
- 01
Main Street Highlands
The town’s walkable main street holds galleries, boutiques, antiques shops and restaurants, along with the Old Edwards Inn and its spa.
- 02
Dry Falls
Along the scenic highway between Highlands and Franklin, a short trail leads behind this 65-foot waterfall, letting visitors walk beneath the curtain of water.
- 03
Whiteside Mountain
A loop trail climbs to the top of this towering granite mountain between Highlands and Cashiers, with cliffs that drop hundreds of feet and wide views over the forests below.
- 04
Whitewater Falls
Near the South Carolina line, Upper Whitewater Falls drops more than 400 feet, and an overlook a short walk from the parking area offers a dramatic view.
- 05
Highlands Biological Station
The station’s nature center and Highlands Botanical Garden introduce visitors to the remarkable plant and animal diversity of the southern Appalachians, with trails around a quiet lake.
- 06
Cashiers and Lake Glenville
The village of Cashiers offers shops, restaurants and historic sites, and nearby Lake Glenville, one of the highest lakes in the eastern U.S., is ideal for boating.
Questions
Nashville to Highlands flights
How long is a private flight from Nashville to Highlands?
About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 193 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Nashville to Highlands use?
You can depart from Nashville International Airport (BNA), Smyrna Airport (MQY), or John C Tune Airport (KJWN) and arrive at Macon County Airport (K1A5) or Jackson County Airport (K24A). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Nashville to Highlands cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Nashville and Highlands?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Highlands back to Nashville are priced the same way.
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