BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,079 km
7,505 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
12,079 km
7,505 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE UKA
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code BNE UKA
ICAO Code YBBN HKUK
City Brisbane Ukunda
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Brisbane (BNE) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 12,079 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Kenya. 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 08:03 in Brisbane, it's 01:03 in Ukunda. With a 7-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 Ukunda (UKA) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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