AKF
Kufra
Libya
10,074 km
6,260 miles
BNA
Nashville
United States
Distance
10,074 km
6,260 mi / 5,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKF BNA
Airport Name Kufra Airport Nashville International Airport
IATA Code AKF BNA
ICAO Code HLKF KBNA
City Kufra Nashville
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 1,367 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 36.120000, -86.680000

Kufra (AKF) to Nashville (BNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States is 10,074 kilometers (6,260 miles / 5,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Libya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Kufra, it's 01:13 in Nashville. 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 Nashville (BNA) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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