BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,844 km
7,981 miles
NML
Fort McMurray
Canada
Distance
12,844 km
7,981 mi / 6,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNE NML
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport
IATA Code BNE NML
ICAO Code YBBN CER4
City Brisbane Fort McMurray
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 1,046 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 57.060000, -111.570000

Brisbane (BNE) to Fort McMurray (NML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) in Fort McMurray, Canada is 12,844 kilometers (7,981 miles / 6,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Canada. 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 13:24 in Brisbane, it's 20:24 in Fort McMurray. With a 17-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 1,033 feet between the two airports. Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Fort McMurray (NML) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 258° (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 Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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