BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,159 km
7,556 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
12,159 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE LWS
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code BNE LWS
ICAO Code YBBN KLWS
City Brisbane Lewiston
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 46.370000, -117.020000

Brisbane (BNE) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 12,159 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 03:50 in Brisbane, it's 09:50 in Lewiston. With a 18-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 1,429 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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