BNA
Nashville
United States
11,966 km
7,435 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
11,966 km
7,435 mi / 6,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA IRP
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code BNA IRP
ICAO Code KBNA FZJH
City Nashville N/A
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 599 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 2.830000, 27.590000

Nashville (BNA) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 11,966 kilometers (7,435 miles / 6,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 DR Congo. 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 14:33 in Nashville, it's 22:33 in Matari Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,839 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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