BNA
Nashville
United States
15,568 km
9,673 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
15,568 km
9,673 mi / 8,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
352°
north

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BNA MES
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code BNA MES
ICAO Code KBNA WIMK
City Nashville Medan
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 599 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 3.560000, 98.670000

Nashville (BNA) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 15,568 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Indonesia. 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 11:18 in Nashville, it's 00:18 in Medan. With a 13-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 Medan (MES) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 7° (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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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