BNA
Nashville
United States
12,440 km
7,730 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
12,440 km
7,730 mi / 6,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
103°
east southeast

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BNA SWP
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code BNA SWP
ICAO Code KBNA FYSM
City Nashville Swakopmund
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 599 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Nashville (BNA) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 12,440 kilometers (7,730 miles / 6,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Namibia. 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 22:00 in Nashville, it's 06:00 in Swakopmund. With a 8-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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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