AKL to BNE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) is 2,295 km (1,426 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (BNE to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Brisbane?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) is 2,295 km (1,426 mi, 1,239 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to BNE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BNE is roughly west of AKL.
How is the AKL to BNE route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-BNE in IATA codes and NZAA-YBBN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Brisbane International Airport is BNE (YBBN).
| AKL | BNE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Brisbane International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | YBBN |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #104 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; YBBN starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 10 ft (3 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to BNE
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI | China Airlines | CAL | Dynasty | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, QF, TN, US, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Brisbane?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are 2,295 km (1,426 mi, 1,239 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to BNE?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and BNE takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BNE from AKL?
Brisbane International Airport (BNE) lies roughly west of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to BNE?
3 airlines appear on the AKL-BNE route in the open dataset, including China Airlines, Emirates, Air New Zealand.
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