BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,540 km
9,035 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
14,540 km
9,035 mi / 7,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
65°
east northeast

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BNE RKW
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code BNE RKW
ICAO Code YBBN KRKW
City Brisbane Rockwood
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 35.920000, -84.690000

Brisbane (BNE) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 14,540 kilometers (9,035 miles / 7,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 15:52 in Brisbane, it's 23:52 in Rockwood. 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 1,651 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 263° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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