BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,692 km
7,886 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
12,692 km
7,886 mi / 6,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE RIW
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code BNE RIW
ICAO Code YBBN KRIW
City Brisbane Riverton
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 43.060000, -108.460000

Brisbane (BNE) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 12,692 kilometers (7,886 miles / 6,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 22:48 in Brisbane, it's 05:48 in Riverton. With a 17-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 5,503 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional 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 Riverton (RIW) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 254° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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