BNA
Nashville
United States
12,540 km
7,792 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
12,540 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
350°
north

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BNA TFU
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code BNA TFU
ICAO Code KBNA ZUTF
City Nashville Tianfu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 599 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 30.290000, 104.440000

Nashville (BNA) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 12,540 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Nashville, it's 12:30 in Tianfu. With a 14-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 Tianfu (TFU) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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