BNA
Nashville
United States
9,381 km
5,829 miles
EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
Distance
9,381 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA EKS
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Shakhtyorsk Airport
IATA Code BNA EKS
ICAO Code KBNA UHSK
City Nashville Shakhtersk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 599 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 49.190000, 142.080000

Nashville (BNA) to Shakhtersk (EKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia is 9,381 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:02 in Nashville, it's 00:02 in Shakhtersk. 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.

The return flight from Shakhtersk (EKS) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). 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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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