Distance From Balkanabat Airport to Memphis International Airport, BKN - MEM Distance

The distance from Balkanabat Airport (BKN) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 6808 miles or 10956 kilometers or 5912 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Balkanabat ( Turkmenistan ) to Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balkanabat and Memphis takes around 15 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Balkanabat Airport, Balkanabat, Turkmenistan to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 15 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BKN - MEM

Kilometers		10956 km
Statute Miles		6808 miles
Nautical Miles		5912 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 39 minutes

Balkanabat Airport to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - BKN to MEM Flight Path

Location of Balkanabat Airport & Memphis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balkanabat to Memphis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Memphis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKN - MEM

Time difference between Balkanabat (Turkmenistan) and Memphis (United States) is 10 Hours.
Memphis time is 10 Hours behind Balkanabat.

Location	Local Time
Balkanabat (Turkmenistan)	2026-09-18, 07:34:02 +05
Memphis (United States)	2026-09-17, 21:34:02 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Balkanabat Airport (BKN / ) Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Destination

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States