BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,054 km
8,733 miles
LYU
Ely
United States
Distance
14,054 km
8,733 mi / 7,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
49°
northeast

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BNE LYU
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Ely Municipal Airport
IATA Code BNE LYU
ICAO Code YBBN KELO
City Brisbane Ely
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 47.820000, -91.830000

Brisbane (BNE) to Ely (LYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) in Ely, United States is 14,054 kilometers (8,733 miles / 7,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Brisbane, it's 21:48 in Ely. With a 16-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 1,443 feet between the two airports. Ely Municipal Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Ely (LYU) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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