BNA
Nashville
United States
13,000 km
8,078 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
13,000 km
8,078 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

BNA MPA
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code BNA MPA
ICAO Code KBNA FYKM
City Nashville Mpacha
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 599 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Nashville (BNA) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 13,000 kilometers (8,078 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Namibia. 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 23:31 in Nashville, it's 07:31 in Mpacha. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,545 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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