BNA
Nashville
United States
13,357 km
8,300 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
13,357 km
8,300 mi / 7,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BNA KAB
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code BNA KAB
ICAO Code KBNA FVKB
City Nashville Kariba
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Harare
Elevation 599 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Nashville (BNA) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 13,357 kilometers (8,300 miles / 7,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 13:51 in Nashville, it's 21:51 in Kariba. With a 8-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 1,107 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) 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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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