BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,707 km
7,896 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
12,707 km
7,896 mi / 6,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE SWX
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code BNE SWX
ICAO Code YBBN FBSW
City Brisbane Shakawe
Country Australia Botswana
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 13 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Brisbane (BNE) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 12,707 kilometers (7,896 miles / 6,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Brisbane, it's 07:08 in Shakawe. With a 8-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 3,366 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). 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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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