BNA
Nashville
United States
13,268 km
8,245 miles
ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
Distance
13,268 km
8,245 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA ILU
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Kilaguni Airport
IATA Code BNA ILU
ICAO Code KBNA HKKL
City Nashville Kilaguni
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 599 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -2.910000, 38.070000

Nashville (BNA) to Kilaguni (ILU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya is 13,268 kilometers (8,245 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:10 in Nashville, it's 23:10 in Kilaguni. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,151 feet between the two airports. Kilaguni Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Kilaguni (ILU) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Kilaguni Airport (ILU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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