BNA
Nashville
United States
11,178 km
6,946 miles
NKY
Nkayi
Congo
Distance
11,178 km
6,946 mi / 6,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

BNA NKY
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Yokangassi Airport
IATA Code BNA NKY
ICAO Code KBNA FCBY
City Nashville Nkayi
Country United States Congo
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 599 ft 541 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -4.220000, 13.280000

Nashville (BNA) to Nkayi (NKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo is 11,178 kilometers (6,946 miles / 6,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Congo. 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 22:02 in Nashville, it's 05:02 in Nkayi. With a 7-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 Nkayi (NKY) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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