BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,118 km
8,773 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
14,118 km
8,773 mi / 7,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
11°
north

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BNE THU
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code BNE THU
ICAO Code YBBN BGTL
City Brisbane Thule
Country Australia Greenland
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Thule
Elevation 13 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 76.530000, -68.700000

Brisbane (BNE) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 14,118 kilometers (8,773 miles / 7,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Greenland. 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 21:31 in Brisbane, it's 07:31 in Thule. With a 14-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 Thule (THU) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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