BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,902 km
8,017 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
12,902 km
8,017 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE DEN
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code BNE DEN
ICAO Code YBBN KDEN
City Brisbane Denver
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 39.860000, -104.670000

Brisbane (BNE) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 12,902 kilometers (8,017 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Brisbane, it's 01:26 in Denver. With a 17-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 5,421 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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