BNA
Nashville
United States
11,783 km
7,322 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
11,783 km
7,322 mi / 6,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BNA TES
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code BNA TES
ICAO Code KBNA HHTS
City Nashville Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Asmara
Elevation 599 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 15.120000, 36.680000

Nashville (BNA) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 11,783 kilometers (7,322 miles / 6,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Eritrea. 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 05:32 in Nashville, it's 14:32 in Tessenei. With a 9-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 1,419 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 315° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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