BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,060 km
7,494 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
245°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BNE LIX
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code BNE LIX
ICAO Code YBBN FWLK
City Brisbane Likoma Island
Country Australia Malawi
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 13 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Brisbane (BNE) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Malawi. 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 01:19 in Brisbane, it's 17:19 in Likoma Island. 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 1,587 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 125° (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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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