BNA
Nashville
United States
12,553 km
7,800 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
12,553 km
7,800 mi / 6,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA JIB
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code BNA JIB
ICAO Code KBNA HDAM
City Nashville Djibouti City
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 599 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 11.550000, 43.160000

Nashville (BNA) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 12,553 kilometers (7,800 miles / 6,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Djibouti. 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 02:39 in Nashville, it's 11:39 in Djibouti City. With a 9-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 Djibouti City (JIB) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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