The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 12,486 kilometers (7,759 miles / 6,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Brisbane, it's 03:57 in El Salvador. With a 13-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 5,227 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada 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 El Salvador (ESR) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 221° (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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.