The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 14,067 kilometers (8,741 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Lesotho. 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 02:28 in Nashville, it's 10:28 in Qacha's Nek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,501 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 295° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.