BNA
Nashville
United States
14,813 km
9,204 miles
HDK
Kulhudhuffushi
Maldives
Distance
14,813 km
9,204 mi / 7,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA HDK
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Kulhudhuffushi Airport
IATA Code BNA HDK
ICAO Code KBNA VRBK
City Nashville Kulhudhuffushi
Country United States Maldives
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Maldives
Elevation 599 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 6.630000, 73.070000

Nashville (BNA) to Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) in Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives is 14,813 kilometers (9,204 miles / 7,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:15 in Nashville, it's 20:15 in Kulhudhuffushi. With a 11-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 Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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