BNA
Nashville
United States
15,234 km
9,466 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
15,234 km
9,466 mi / 8,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA SHU
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code BNA SHU
ICAO Code KBNA YSMP
City Nashville N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Darwin
Elevation 599 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Nashville (BNA) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 15,234 kilometers (9,466 miles / 8,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Australia. 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 22:50 in Nashville, it's 14:20 in Smith Point Airport. With a 15.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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