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ZNA to BSJ: distance & flight time
Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) → Bairnsdale (Bairnsdale Airport)
8,071 mi
12,989 km · 7,014 nm
16h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+18h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,071 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 18m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 18-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZNA — Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport · Nanaimo, Canada
- BSJ — Bairnsdale Airport · Bairnsdale, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZNA
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport35 mi away
- YCD · Nanaimo Airport10 mi away
- YGG · Ganges Seaplane Base31 mi away
- CXH · Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome39 mi away
Near BSJ
- SXE · West Sale Airport36 mi away
- MHU · Mount Hotham Airport59 mi away
- TGN · Latrobe Valley Airport64 mi away
- XMC · Mallacoota Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZNA from BSJ?
The flight distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Bairnsdale (BSJ) is 8,071 miles (12,989 km, 7,014 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZNA to BSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 18m 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 ZNA to BSJ?
Nonstop service on ZNA–BSJ 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 16h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Bairnsdale?
Bairnsdale is 18 hours ahead of Nanaimo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZNA to BSJ?
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Why are some ZNA to BSJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZNA–BSJ 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.