BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,557 km
7,802 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
12,557 km
7,802 mi / 6,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
236°
west southwest

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BNE ZGM
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code BNE ZGM
ICAO Code YBBN FLNA
City Brisbane Ngoma
Country Australia Zambia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 13 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Brisbane (BNE) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 12,557 kilometers (7,802 miles / 6,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Zambia. 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 16:05 in Brisbane, it's 08:05 in Ngoma. 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 3,387 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 130° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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