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AAN to BNK: distance & flight time
Al Ain (Al Ain International Airport) → Ballina Byron Bay (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport)
7,461 mi
12,007 km · 6,483 nm
15h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
7,461 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 6m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AAN — Al Ain International Airport · Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- BNK — Ballina Byron Gateway Airport · Ballina Byron Bay, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AAN
- DXB · Dubai International Airport70 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport52 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base55 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport61 mi away
Near BNK
- LSY · Lismore Airport18 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport46 mi away
- GFN · Grafton Airport72 mi away
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport94 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AAN from BNK?
The flight distance from Al Ain (AAN) to Ballina Byron Bay (BNK) is 7,461 miles (12,007 km, 6,483 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AAN to BNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from AAN to BNK?
Nonstop service on AAN–BNK depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Al Ain and Ballina Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Bay is 7 hours ahead of Al Ain.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AAN to BNK?
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Why are some AAN to BNK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AAN–BNK tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.