BNE
Brisbane
Australia
18,877 km
11,730 miles
FNC
Funchal
Portugal
Distance
18,877 km
11,730 mi / 10,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
304°
northwest

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BNE FNC
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Madeira Airport
IATA Code BNE FNC
ICAO Code YBBN LPMA
City Brisbane Funchal
Country Australia Portugal
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 13 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 32.700000, -16.770000

Brisbane (BNE) to Funchal (FNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal is 18,877 kilometers (11,730 miles / 10,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Brisbane, it's 10:42 in Funchal. With a 10-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 Funchal (FNC) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Madeira Airport (FNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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