BNE
Brisbane
Australia
8,639 km
5,368 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,639 km
5,368 mi / 4,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
283°
west northwest

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BNE KCT
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Koggala Airport
IATA Code BNE KCT
ICAO Code YBBN VCCK
City Brisbane Galle
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Colombo
Elevation 13 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 5.990000, 80.320000

Brisbane (BNE) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 8,639 kilometers (5,368 miles / 4,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Sri Lanka. 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 10:27 in Brisbane, it's 05:57 in Galle. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 120° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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