BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,270 km
7,624 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
12,270 km
7,624 mi / 6,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE KGJ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code BNE KGJ
ICAO Code YBBN FWKA
City Brisbane Karonga
Country Australia Malawi
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 13 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Brisbane (BNE) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 12,270 kilometers (7,624 miles / 6,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Malawi. 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 17:33 in Brisbane, it's 09:33 in Karonga. 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 1,752 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 124° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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