BNE
Brisbane
Australia
1,908 km
1,185 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
1,908 km
1,185 mi / 1,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
54°
northeast

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BNE SWJ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code BNE SWJ
ICAO Code YBBN NVSX
City Brisbane Malekula Island
Country Australia Vanuatu
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Efate
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Brisbane (BNE) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 1,908 kilometers (1,185 miles / 1,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Vanuatu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Brisbane, it's 04:19 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 228° (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 Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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