BNA
Nashville
United States
13,804 km
8,578 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
13,804 km
8,578 mi / 7,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

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BNA MAI
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code BNA MAI
ICAO Code KBNA FWMG
City Nashville Mangochi
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 599 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Nashville (BNA) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 13,804 kilometers (8,578 miles / 7,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Malawi. 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 16:50 in Nashville, it's 00:50 in Mangochi. 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.

The return flight from Mangochi (MAI) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 304° (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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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