BNA
Nashville
United States
12,614 km
7,838 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
12,614 km
7,838 mi / 6,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA JIN
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code BNA JIN
ICAO Code KBNA HUJI
City Nashville Jinja
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 599 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 0.450000, 33.200000

Nashville (BNA) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 12,614 kilometers (7,838 miles / 6,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Uganda. 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 23:53 in Nashville, it's 08:53 in Jinja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,256 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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