BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,533 km
7,788 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
12,533 km
7,788 mi / 6,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
241°
west southwest

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BNE NLA
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code BNE NLA
ICAO Code YBBN FLND
City Brisbane Ndola
Country Australia Zambia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 13 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Brisbane (BNE) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 12,533 kilometers (7,788 miles / 6,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Brisbane, it's 17:06 in Ndola. With a 8-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 4,154 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 127° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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