BNA
Nashville
United States
14,958 km
9,295 miles
JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
Distance
14,958 km
9,295 mi / 8,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
81°
east

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BNA JVA
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Ankavandra Airport
IATA Code BNA JVA
ICAO Code KBNA FMMK
City Nashville Ankavandra
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 599 ft 427 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -18.810000, 45.270000

Nashville (BNA) to Ankavandra (JVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar is 14,958 kilometers (9,295 miles / 8,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Madagascar. 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 15:44 in Nashville, it's 00:44 in Ankavandra. 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 Ankavandra (JVA) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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