BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,034 km
8,720 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
14,034 km
8,720 mi / 7,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

BNE NAQ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code BNE NAQ
ICAO Code YBBN BGQQ
City Brisbane Qaanaaq
Country Australia Greenland
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Thule
Elevation 13 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 77.490000, -69.390000

Brisbane (BNE) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 14,034 kilometers (8,720 miles / 7,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Greenland. 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 05:27 in Brisbane, it's 15:27 in Qaanaaq. With a 14-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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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