BNA
Nashville
United States
10,879 km
6,760 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
10,879 km
6,760 mi / 5,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

BNA KUC
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code BNA KUC
ICAO Code KBNA NGKT
City Nashville Kuria
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 599 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 0.220000, 173.440000

Nashville (BNA) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 10,879 kilometers (6,760 miles / 5,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Kiribati. 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 10:04 in Nashville, it's 04:04 in Kuria. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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