BNA
Nashville
United States
13,842 km
8,601 miles
POM
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,842 km
8,601 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA POM
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
IATA Code BNA POM
ICAO Code KBNA AYPY
City Nashville Port Moresby
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 599 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -9.440000, 147.220000

Nashville (BNA) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 13,842 kilometers (8,601 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Nashville, it's 06:08 in Port Moresby. With a 16-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 Port Moresby (POM) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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