BNA
Nashville
United States
13,618 km
8,462 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,618 km
8,462 mi / 7,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA KBM
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code BNA KBM
ICAO Code KBNA AYKB
City Nashville N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 599 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Nashville (BNA) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 13,618 kilometers (8,462 miles / 7,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Nashville, it's 07:13 in Kabwum. With a 16-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 3,851 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). 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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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