BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,890 km
8,010 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,890 km
8,010 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

BNE KMX
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code BNE KMX
ICAO Code YBBN OEKM
City Brisbane N/A
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 18.300000, 42.800000

Brisbane (BNE) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 12,890 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Brisbane, it's 04:56 in King Khaled Air Base. With a 7-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 6,765 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 112° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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