BNA
Nashville
United States
14,616 km
9,082 miles
EMD
Emerald
Australia
Distance
14,616 km
9,082 mi / 7,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BNA EMD
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Emerald Airport
IATA Code BNA EMD
ICAO Code KBNA YEML
City Nashville Emerald
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 599 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -23.570000, 148.180000

Nashville (BNA) to Emerald (EMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Emerald Airport (EMD) in Emerald, Australia is 14,616 kilometers (9,082 miles / 7,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Nashville, it's 02:17 in Emerald. With a 16-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 Emerald (EMD) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 62° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Emerald Airport (EMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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