BNE
Brisbane
Australia
16,715 km
10,386 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
16,715 km
10,386 mi / 9,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BNE SWS
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code BNE SWS
ICAO Code YBBN EGFH
City Brisbane Swansea
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/London
Elevation 13 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 51.610000, -4.070000

Brisbane (BNE) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 16,715 kilometers (10,386 miles / 9,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:10 in Brisbane, it's 09:10 in Swansea. With a 10-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 Swansea (SWS) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Swansea Airport (SWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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