The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 14,232 kilometers (8,843 miles / 7,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Nashville, it's 12:11 in Pleiku. With a 12-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 1,835 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.