BNE
Brisbane
Australia
15,637 km
9,716 miles
HIE
Whitefield
United States
Distance
15,637 km
9,716 mi / 8,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
52°
northeast

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BNE HIE
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Mount Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code BNE HIE
ICAO Code YBBN KHIE
City Brisbane Whitefield
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 1,072 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 44.370000, -71.550000

Brisbane (BNE) to Whitefield (HIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) in Whitefield, United States is 15,637 kilometers (9,716 miles / 8,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 14:50 in Brisbane, it's 23:50 in Whitefield. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,059 feet between the two airports. Mount Washington Regional Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Whitefield (HIE) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 280° (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 Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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