BNA
Nashville
United States
15,097 km
9,381 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
15,097 km
9,381 mi / 8,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA SVB
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code BNA SVB
ICAO Code KBNA FMNS
City Nashville N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 599 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Nashville (BNA) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 15,097 kilometers (9,381 miles / 8,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Madagascar. 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 21:28 in Nashville, it's 06:28 in Sambava Airport. 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 Sambava Airport (SVB) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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