BNA
Nashville
United States
11,866 km
7,373 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
11,866 km
7,373 mi / 6,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA ZAJ
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code BNA ZAJ
ICAO Code KBNA OAZJ
City Nashville Zaranj
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 599 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 30.970000, 61.870000

Nashville (BNA) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 11,866 kilometers (7,373 miles / 6,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 09:49 in Nashville, it's 20:19 in Zaranj. With a 10.5-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 Zaranj (ZAJ) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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