BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,561 km
9,048 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
14,561 km
9,048 mi / 7,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE SME
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code BNE SME
ICAO Code YBBN KSME
City Brisbane Somerset
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 927 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 37.050000, -84.620000

Brisbane (BNE) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 14,561 kilometers (9,048 miles / 7,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 09:15 in Brisbane, it's 18:15 in Somerset. With a 15-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 Somerset (SME) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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