AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
13,740 km
8,538 miles
BNA
Nashville
United States
Distance
13,740 km
8,538 mi / 7,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AYU BNA
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Nashville International Airport
IATA Code AYU BNA
ICAO Code AYAY KBNA
City Aiyura Valley Nashville
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 5,355 ft 599 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 36.120000, -86.680000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Nashville (BNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States is 13,740 kilometers (8,538 miles / 7,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:29 in Aiyura Valley, it's 21:29 in Nashville. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,756 feet between the two airports. Nashville International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nashville (BNA) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) 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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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