BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,160 km
7,556 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
12,160 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE ZGF
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code BNE ZGF
ICAO Code YBBN CZGF
City Brisbane Grand Forks
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Vancouver
Elevation 13 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 49.020000, -118.430000

Brisbane (BNE) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 06:16 in Brisbane, it's 12:16 in Grand Forks. With a 18-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 1,707 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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