BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,241 km
8,849 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
14,241 km
8,849 mi / 7,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE YQT
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code BNE YQT
ICAO Code YBBN CYQT
City Brisbane Thunder Bay
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 13 ft 653 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 48.370000, -89.320000

Brisbane (BNE) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 14,241 kilometers (8,849 miles / 7,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Canada. 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 04:20 in Brisbane, it's 13:20 in Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 270° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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