The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) in Chelinda Malawi Airport, Malawi is 13,423 kilometers (8,340 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 United States with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Nashville, it's 10:35 in Chelinda Malawi Airport. With a 8-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 7,160 feet between the two airports. Chelinda Malawi Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.