London to Brisbane
20h 58m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) covers 16,543 km (10,279 miles) and takes approximately 20h 58m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 50°, passing near 36.8° N, 113.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 30h 05m | 30h 30m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 21h 13m | 21h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 23m | 18h 48m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 28m | 19h 53m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LHR | BNE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Brisbane International Airport |
| City | London | Brisbane |
| Country | United Kingdom | Australia |
| ICAO | EGLL | YBBN |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | -27.3842, 153.117 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Brisbane?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Brisbane (BNE) takes about 20h 58m. The great-circle distance is 16,543 km (10,279 miles, 8,933 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 50°.
How far is London from Brisbane?
16,543 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,279 miles or 8,933 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LHR and BNE?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,543 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 20h 58m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from London
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.