BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,956 km
8,051 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
12,956 km
8,051 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
256°
west southwest

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BNE JIN
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code BNE JIN
ICAO Code YBBN HUJI
City Brisbane Jinja
Country Australia Uganda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kampala
Elevation 13 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 0.450000, 33.200000

Brisbane (BNE) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 12,956 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Brisbane, it's 05:05 in Jinja. 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 3,842 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). 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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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