BNE
Brisbane
Australia
2,327 km
1,446 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
2,327 km
1,446 mi / 1,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
342°
north northwest

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BNE WUG
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code BNE WUG
ICAO Code YBBN AYWU
City Brisbane Wau
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Brisbane (BNE) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 2,327 kilometers (1,446 miles / 1,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Brisbane, it's 22:39 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,587 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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