BNA
Nashville
United States
13,533 km
8,409 miles
PRK
Prieska
South Africa
Distance
13,533 km
8,409 mi / 7,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BNA PRK
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Prieska Airport
IATA Code BNA PRK
ICAO Code KBNA FAPK
City Nashville Prieska
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 599 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -29.680000, 22.770000

Nashville (BNA) to Prieska (PRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa is 13,533 kilometers (8,409 miles / 7,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 15:13 in Nashville, it's 23:13 in Prieska. 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 2,501 feet between the two airports. Prieska Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Prieska (PRK) 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 Prieska Airport (PRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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