BNE
Brisbane
Australia
13,462 km
8,365 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
13,462 km
8,365 mi / 7,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE VHC
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code BNE VHC
ICAO Code YBBN FNSA
City Brisbane Saurimo
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Luanda
Elevation 13 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Brisbane (BNE) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 13,462 kilometers (8,365 miles / 7,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Brisbane, it's 23:17 in Saurimo. With a 9-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 3,571 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 130° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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