BNE
Brisbane
Australia
15,319 km
9,519 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
15,319 km
9,519 mi / 8,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BNE LEC
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code BNE LEC
ICAO Code YBBN SBLE
City Brisbane Lencois
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bahia
Elevation 13 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Brisbane (BNE) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 15,319 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Brisbane, it's 17:23 in Lencois. With a 13-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 1,663 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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