BNE
Brisbane
Australia
11,657 km
7,243 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
11,657 km
7,243 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE GCJ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code BNE GCJ
ICAO Code YBBN FAGC
City Brisbane Midrand
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Brisbane (BNE) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 11,657 kilometers (7,243 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Brisbane, it's 20:12 in Midrand. With a 8-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 5,312 feet between the two airports. Grand Central 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 Midrand (GCJ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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