# Distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Kwailabesi (KWS)

> 2,263 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,263 km / 1,406 mi / 1,222 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 22° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 200° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → Solomon Islands
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 15:08 in Brisbane, it's 16:08 in Kwailabesi)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (KWS is higher than BNE)

## Airports

### [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brisbane, Australia
- ICAO: YBBN
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -27.380000, 153.120000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Kwailabesi Airport (KWS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kws-kwailabesi-kwailabesi-airport/1ef266de-989c-6560-8dee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGKW
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -8.360000, 160.780000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:08 in Brisbane, it's 16:08 in Kwailabesi.

## Related

- [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kwailabesi Airport (KWS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kws-kwailabesi-kwailabesi-airport/1ef266de-989c-6560-8dee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)