BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,869 km
7,997 miles
COS
Colorado Springs
United States
Distance
12,869 km
7,997 mi / 6,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE COS
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code BNE COS
ICAO Code YBBN KCOS
City Brisbane Colorado Springs
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 6,187 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 38.810000, -104.700000

Brisbane (BNE) to Colorado Springs (COS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States is 12,869 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 United States. 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 11:55 in Brisbane, it's 18:55 in Colorado Springs. With a 17-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 6,174 feet between the two airports. City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colorado Springs (COS) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 254° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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