BNE
Brisbane
Australia
9,789 km
6,083 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
9,789 km
6,083 mi / 5,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.25h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BNE RUK
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code BNE RUK
ICAO Code YBBN VNRK
City Brisbane Rukumkot
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 28.630000, 82.190000

Brisbane (BNE) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 9,789 kilometers (6,083 miles / 5,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:08 in Brisbane, it's 20:53 in Rukumkot. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,487 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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