BNE
Brisbane
Australia
9,139 km
5,678 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
9,139 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BNE LXA
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code BNE LXA
ICAO Code YBBN ZULS
City Brisbane Lhasa
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 29.300000, 90.910000

Brisbane (BNE) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 9,139 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 China. 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 21:46 in Brisbane, it's 19:46 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,123 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 128° (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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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