The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 14,060 kilometers (8,736 miles / 7,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Canada. 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 17:39 in Brisbane, it's 01:39 in Cat Lake. 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 1,331 feet between the two airports. Cat Lake Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 271° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.