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ZHY to BNK: distance & flight time
Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) → Ballina Byron Bay (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport)
5,555 mi
8,940 km · 4,827 nm
11h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,555 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 22m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
- 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 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 ZHY from BNK?
The flight distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Ballina Byron Bay (BNK) is 5,555 miles (8,940 km, 4,827 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHY to BNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 22m 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 ZHY to BNK?
Nonstop service on ZHY–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 11h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zhongwei and Ballina Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Bay is 2 hours ahead of Zhongwei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHY to BNK?
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Why are some ZHY to BNK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZHY–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.