Airport Comparison
| ARK | BSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Arusha Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport |
| IATA Code | ARK | BSB |
| ICAO Code | HTAR | SBBR |
| City | Arusha | Brasilia |
| Country | Tanzania | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 4,550 ft | 3,497 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.370000, 36.630000 | -15.870000, -47.920000 |
Arusha (ARK) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 9,323 kilometers (5,793 miles / 5,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Arusha, it's 12:20 in Brasilia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.
The return flight from Brasilia (BSB) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Arusha Airport (ARK) and Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.