BNE
Brisbane
Australia
11,513 km
7,154 miles
MCE
Merced
United States
Distance
11,513 km
7,154 mi / 6,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE MCE
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
IATA Code BNE MCE
ICAO Code YBBN KMCE
City Brisbane Merced
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 155 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 37.300000, -120.500000

Brisbane (BNE) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 11,513 kilometers (7,154 miles / 6,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 18:35 in Brisbane, it's 00:35 in Merced. 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.

The return flight from Merced (MCE) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 246° (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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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