BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,668 km
9,114 miles
DRE
Drummond Island
United States
Distance
14,668 km
9,114 mi / 7,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
51°
northeast

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BNE DRE
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Drummond Island Airport
IATA Code BNE DRE
ICAO Code YBBN KDRM
City Brisbane Drummond Island
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 668 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 46.010000, -83.740000

Brisbane (BNE) to Drummond Island (DRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Drummond Island Airport (DRE) in Drummond Island, United States is 14,668 kilometers (9,114 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 10:56 in Brisbane, it's 19:56 in Drummond Island. With a 15-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 Drummond Island (DRE) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Drummond Island Airport (DRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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