BNE
Brisbane
Australia
10,523 km
6,539 miles
KCA
Kuqa
China
Distance
10,523 km
6,539 mi / 5,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BNE KCA
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Kuqa Airport
IATA Code BNE KCA
ICAO Code YBBN ZWKC
City Brisbane Kuqa
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 3,524 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 41.720000, 82.990000

Brisbane (BNE) to Kuqa (KCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China is 10,523 kilometers (6,539 miles / 5,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:09 in Brisbane, it's 01:09 in Kuqa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,511 feet between the two airports. Kuqa Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Kuqa (KCA) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 123° (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 Kuqa Airport (KCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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