BNE
Brisbane
Australia
16,461 km
10,228 miles
ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
Distance
16,461 km
10,228 mi / 8,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNE ILY
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Islay Airport
IATA Code BNE ILY
ICAO Code YBBN EGPI
City Brisbane Port Ellen
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/London
Elevation 13 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 55.680000, -6.260000

Brisbane (BNE) to Port Ellen (ILY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom is 16,461 kilometers (10,228 miles / 8,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Kingdom. 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 21:53 in Brisbane, it's 11:53 in Port Ellen. 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 Port Ellen (ILY) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 36° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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