BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,500 km
9,010 miles
IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
Distance
14,500 km
9,010 mi / 7,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

BNE IRO
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Birao Airport
IATA Code BNE IRO
ICAO Code YBBN FEFI
City Brisbane Birao
Country Australia Central African Republic
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Bangui
Elevation 13 ft 1,696 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 10.240000, 22.720000

Brisbane (BNE) to Birao (IRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic is 14,500 kilometers (9,010 miles / 7,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 21:18 in Brisbane, it's 12:18 in Birao. With a 9-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 1,683 feet between the two airports. Birao Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Birao (IRO) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Birao Airport (IRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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