BNE
Brisbane
Australia
17,346 km
10,778 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
17,346 km
10,778 mi / 9,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE WYE
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code BNE WYE
ICAO Code YBBN GFYE
City Brisbane Yengema
Country Australia Sierra Leone
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Freetown
Elevation 13 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 8.610000, -11.050000

Brisbane (BNE) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 17,346 kilometers (10,778 miles / 9,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 07:01 in Brisbane, it's 21:01 in Yengema. With a 10-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 1,287 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 143° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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