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MGC to BNE: distance & flight time
Michigan City (Michigan City Municipal Airport) → Brisbane (Brisbane International Airport)
8,958 mi
14,416 km · 7,784 nm
18h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,958 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 2m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MGC — Michigan City Municipal Airport · Michigan City, 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 MGC
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport59 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport20 mi away
- SBN · South Bend Regional Airport26 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport31 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 MGC from BNE?
The flight distance from Michigan City (MGC) to Brisbane (BNE) is 8,958 miles (14,416 km, 7,784 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MGC to BNE?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 2m 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 Michigan City and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 15 hours ahead of Michigan City.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MGC to BNE?
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