BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,004 km
8,702 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
14,004 km
8,702 mi / 7,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BNE PUZ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code BNE PUZ
ICAO Code YBBN MNPC
City Brisbane Puerto Cabezas
Country Australia Nicaragua
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Managua
Elevation 13 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 14.050000, -83.390000

Brisbane (BNE) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 14,004 kilometers (8,702 miles / 7,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 17:38 in Brisbane, it's 01:38 in Puerto Cabezas. 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.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 246° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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