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IKB to BNE: distance & flight time
North Wilkesboro (Wilkes County Airport) → Brisbane (Brisbane International Airport)
9,237 mi
14,865 km · 8,026 nm
18h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,237 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 35m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IKB — Wilkes County Airport · North Wilkesboro, United States
- BNE — Brisbane International Airport · Brisbane, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IKB
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport70 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport33 mi away
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport37 mi away
- MRN · Foothills Regional Airport40 mi away
Near BNE
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport14 mi away
- CUD · Caloundra Airport40 mi away
- MCY · Sunshine Coast Airport54 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IKB from BNE?
The flight distance from North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Brisbane (BNE) is 9,237 miles (14,865 km, 8,026 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IKB to BNE?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between North Wilkesboro and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 14 hours ahead of North Wilkesboro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IKB to BNE?
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