BNA
Nashville
United States
12,820 km
7,966 miles
GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
Distance
12,820 km
7,966 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

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BNA GKH
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Gorkha Airport
IATA Code BNA GKH
ICAO Code KBNA VNGK
City Nashville Gorkha
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 599 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 28.050000, 84.480000

Nashville (BNA) to Gorkha (GKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal is 12,820 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Nashville, it's 15:04 in Gorkha. With a 11.75-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 Gorkha (GKH) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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