BNA
Nashville
United States
9,635 km
5,987 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
9,635 km
5,987 mi / 5,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA SSX
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code BNA SSX
ICAO Code KBNA LTAQ
City Nashville Samsun
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 599 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 41.280000, 36.310000

Nashville (BNA) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 9,635 kilometers (5,987 miles / 5,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Turkey. 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 06:22 in Nashville, it's 15:22 in Samsun. 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 Samsun (SSX) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 317° (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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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