AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
12,901 km
8,016 miles
BNE
Brisbane
Australia
Distance
12,901 km
8,016 mi / 6,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
112°
east southeast

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AHB BNE
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Brisbane International Airport
IATA Code AHB BNE
ICAO Code OEAB YBBN
City Abha Brisbane
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6,858 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -27.380000, 153.120000

Abha (AHB) to Brisbane (BNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia is 12,901 kilometers (8,016 miles / 6,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:16 in Abha, it's 18:16 in Brisbane. With a 7-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 6,845 feet between the two airports. Brisbane International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 278° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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