BNE
Brisbane
Australia
15,871 km
9,862 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
15,871 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BNE MWJ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code BNE MWJ
ICAO Code YBBN SYMR
City Brisbane Matthews Ridge
Country Australia Guyana
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Guyana
Elevation 13 ft 324 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 7.490000, -60.180000

Brisbane (BNE) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 15,871 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Guyana. 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 18:49 in Brisbane, it's 04:49 in Matthews Ridge. With a 14-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 Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 234° (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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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