BNA
Nashville
United States
13,262 km
8,241 miles
GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
Distance
13,262 km
8,241 mi / 7,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
55°
northeast

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BNA GLK
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Galcaio Airport
IATA Code BNA GLK
ICAO Code KBNA HCMR
City Nashville Galcaio
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 599 ft 975 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 6.780000, 47.450000

Nashville (BNA) to Galcaio (GLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia is 13,262 kilometers (8,241 miles / 7,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Somalia. 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 09:11 in Nashville, it's 18:11 in Galcaio. 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 Galcaio (GLK) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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