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YAI to BNK: distance & flight time
Chillan (Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport) → Ballina Byron Bay (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport)
7,035 mi
11,322 km · 6,113 nm
14h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,035 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 16m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YAI — Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport · Chillan, Chile
- 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 YAI
- CCP · Carriel Sur Airport59 mi away
- LSQ · María Dolores Airport61 mi away
- TLX · Panguilemo Airport87 mi away
- HOS · Chos Malal Airport116 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 YAI from BNK?
The flight distance from Chillan (YAI) to Ballina Byron Bay (BNK) is 7,035 miles (11,322 km, 6,113 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YAI to BNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 16m 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 YAI to BNK?
Nonstop service on YAI–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 14h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chillan and Ballina Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Bay is 13 hours ahead of Chillan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YAI to BNK?
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Why are some YAI to BNK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain YAI–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.