BNE
Brisbane
Australia
14,957 km
9,294 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
14,957 km
9,294 mi / 8,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
42°
northeast

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BNE ZEM
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code BNE ZEM
ICAO Code YBBN CZEM
City Brisbane Eastmain River
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Toronto
Elevation 13 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 52.230000, -78.520000

Brisbane (BNE) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 14,957 kilometers (9,294 miles / 8,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 16:35 in Brisbane, it's 01:35 in Eastmain River. With a 15-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 Eastmain River (ZEM) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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