BNE
Brisbane
Australia
17,457 km
10,847 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
17,457 km
10,847 mi / 9,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
217°
southwest

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BNE HGS
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code BNE HGS
ICAO Code YBBN GFHA
City Brisbane Freetown
Country Australia Sierra Leone
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Freetown
Elevation 13 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 8.400000, -13.130000

Brisbane (BNE) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 17,457 kilometers (10,847 miles / 9,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 19:29 in Brisbane, it's 09:29 in Freetown. 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 Freetown (HGS) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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