BNA
Nashville
United States
14,028 km
8,717 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,028 km
8,717 mi / 7,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
292°
west northwest

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BNA SBE
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code BNA SBE
ICAO Code KBNA AYSA
City Nashville N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 599 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Nashville (BNA) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,028 kilometers (8,717 miles / 7,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 08:00 in Nashville, it's 00:00 in Suabi Airport. With a 16-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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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