BNE
Brisbane
Australia
6,500 km
4,039 miles
KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
Distance
6,500 km
4,039 mi / 3,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
93°
east

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BNE KXU
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Katiu Airport
IATA Code BNE KXU
ICAO Code YBBN NTKT
City Brisbane Katiu
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -16.340000, -144.400000

Brisbane (BNE) to Katiu (KXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia is 6,500 kilometers (4,039 miles / 3,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:28 in Brisbane, it's 16:28 in Katiu. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Katiu (KXU) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Katiu Airport (KXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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