Airport Comparison
| BNE | KHW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brisbane International Airport | Khwai River Lodge Airport |
| IATA Code | BNE | KHW |
| ICAO Code | YBBN | FBKR |
| City | Brisbane | Khwai River Lodge |
| Country | Australia | Botswana |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane | Africa/Gaborone |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 3,000 ft |
| Coordinates | -27.380000, 153.120000 | -19.150000, 23.780000 |
Brisbane (BNE) to Khwai River Lodge (KHW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) in Khwai River Lodge, Botswana is 12,497 kilometers (7,765 miles / 6,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.
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 Botswana. 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 13:00 in Brisbane, it's 05:00 in Khwai River Lodge. With a 8-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 2,987 feet between the two airports. Khwai River Lodge Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.
The return flight from Khwai River Lodge (KHW) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 132° (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 Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.