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MCY to BNK: distance & flight time
Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) → Ballina Byron Bay (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport)
157 mi
252 km · 136 nm
53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
157 miles nonstop takes roughly 53m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCY — Sunshine Coast Airport · Maroochydore, Australia
- 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 MCY
- CUD · Caloundra Airport14 mi away
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport54 mi away
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport67 mi away
- KGY · Kingaroy Airport77 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 MCY from BNK?
The flight distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Ballina Byron Bay (BNK) is 157 miles (252 km, 136 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCY to BNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 53m 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 MCY to BNK?
Nonstop service on MCY–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 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Ballina Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Bay is 1 hour ahead of Maroochydore.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCY to BNK?
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Why are some MCY to BNK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCY–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.