Distance From Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Nashville International Airport

The distance from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome () to Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 8016 miles or 12901 kilometers or 6962 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 Kaikoura Island ( New Zealand ) to Nashville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaikoura Island and Nashville takes around 18 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome, Kaikoura Island, New Zealand to Nashville International Airport, Nashville, United States is 18 hours 25 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 • - BNA

Kilometers		12901 km
Statute Miles		8016 miles
Nautical Miles		6962 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 25 minutes

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Nashville International Airport Flight Route Map - to BNA Flight Path

Location of Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome & Nashville International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kaikoura Island to Nashville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kaikoura Island, New Zealand and Nashville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kaikoura Island, New Zealand and Nashville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BNA

Time difference between Kaikoura Island (New Zealand) and Nashville (United States) is 17 Hours.
Nashville time is 17 Hours behind Kaikoura Island.

Location	Local Time
Kaikoura Island (New Zealand)	2026-03-24, 01:06:11 NZDT
Nashville (United States)	2026-03-23, 08:06:11 EDT

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

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome ( / NZKD) Kaikoura Island, New Zealand

Destination

Nashville International Airport (BNA / KBNA) Nashville, United States