Distance From China Strait Airstrip to Brisbane International Airport, SQT - BNE Distance

The distance from China Strait Airstrip (SQT) to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) is 1173 miles or 1888 kilometers or 1019 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Samarai Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Brisbane ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Samarai Island and Brisbane takes around 2 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from China Strait Airstrip, Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea to Brisbane International Airport, Brisbane, Australia is 2 hours 41 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SQT - BNE

Kilometers		1888 km
Statute Miles		1173 miles
Nautical Miles		1019 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 41 minutes

China Strait Airstrip to Brisbane International Airport Flight Route Map - SQT to BNE Flight Path

Location of China Strait Airstrip & Brisbane International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Samarai Island to Brisbane nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea and Brisbane, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea and Brisbane, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQT - BNE

Time difference between Samarai Island (Papua New Guinea) and Brisbane (Australia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Samarai Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 02:19:42 +10
Brisbane (Australia)	2026-03-19, 02:19:42 AEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

China Strait Airstrip (SQT / AYCS) Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Brisbane International Airport (BNE / YBBN) Brisbane, Australia