BNA
Nashville
United States
14,246 km
8,852 miles
MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
Distance
14,246 km
8,852 mi / 7,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
99°
east

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BNA MZQ
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Mkuze Airport
IATA Code BNA MZQ
ICAO Code KBNA FAMU
City Nashville Mkuze
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 599 ft 400 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -27.630000, 32.040000

Nashville (BNA) to Mkuze (MZQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa is 14,246 kilometers (8,852 miles / 7,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 South Africa. 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 15:59 in Nashville, it's 23:59 in Mkuze. 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 Mkuze (MZQ) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 296° (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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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