BNE
Brisbane
Australia
13,190 km
8,196 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
13,190 km
8,196 mi / 7,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
250°
west southwest

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BNE KME
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code BNE KME
ICAO Code YBBN HRZA
City Brisbane Kamembe
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kigali
Elevation 13 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Brisbane (BNE) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 13,190 kilometers (8,196 miles / 7,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Rwanda. 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 19:25 in Brisbane, it's 11:25 in Kamembe. 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 5,179 feet between the two airports. Kamembe Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kamembe (KME) 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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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