BNE
Brisbane
Australia
11,794 km
7,328 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
11,794 km
7,328 mi / 6,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE GRF
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code BNE GRF
ICAO Code YBBN KGRF
City Brisbane Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 301 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 47.080000, -122.580000

Brisbane (BNE) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 11,794 kilometers (7,328 miles / 6,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 19:45 in Brisbane, it's 01:45 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. 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.

The return flight from Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 247° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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