BNA
Nashville
United States
11,662 km
7,246 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
11,662 km
7,246 mi / 6,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

BNA JIC
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code BNA JIC
ICAO Code KBNA ZLJC
City Nashville Jinchang
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 599 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 38.540000, 102.350000

Nashville (BNA) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 11,662 kilometers (7,246 miles / 6,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 China. 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 08:01 in Nashville, it's 22:01 in Jinchang. With a 14-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 4,141 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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