BNA
Nashville
United States
11,824 km
7,347 miles
JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
11,824 km
7,347 mi / 6,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA JAA
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Jalalabad Airport
IATA Code BNA JAA
ICAO Code KBNA OAJL
City Nashville N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 599 ft 1,814 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 34.400000, 70.500000

Nashville (BNA) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan is 11,824 kilometers (7,347 miles / 6,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 08:34 in Nashville, it's 19:04 in Jalalabad Airport. With a 10.5-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 1,215 feet between the two airports. Jalalabad Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 341° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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