BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
13,872 km
8,619 miles
BNE
Brisbane
Australia
Distance
13,872 km
8,619 mi / 7,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Managua
Heading
245°
west southwest

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BEF BNE
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Brisbane International Airport
IATA Code BEF BNE
ICAO Code MNBL YBBN
City Bluefileds Brisbane
Country Nicaragua Australia
Timezone America/Managua Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 20 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -27.380000, 153.120000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Brisbane (BNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia is 13,872 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in Bluefileds, it's 21:00 in Brisbane. With a 16-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 Brisbane (BNE) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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