BNA
Nashville
United States
10,772 km
6,693 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
10,772 km
6,693 mi / 5,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
278°
west

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BNA MZK
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code BNA MZK
ICAO Code KBNA NGMK
City Nashville Marakei
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 599 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 2.060000, 173.270000

Nashville (BNA) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 10,772 kilometers (6,693 miles / 5,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 12:32 in Nashville, it's 06:32 in Marakei. 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 Marakei (MZK) 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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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