BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,598 km
7,828 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
12,598 km
7,828 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
54°
northeast

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BNE RKS
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code BNE RKS
ICAO Code YBBN KRKS
City Brisbane Rock Springs
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 41.590000, -109.070000

Brisbane (BNE) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 12,598 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 02:14 in Brisbane, it's 09:14 in Rock Springs. 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 6,752 feet between the two airports. Southwest 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 253° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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