BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
8,195 km
5,092 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
8,195 km
5,092 mi / 4,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BSB EMG
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code BSB EMG
ICAO Code SBBR FAEM
City Brasilia Empangeni
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,497 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Brasilia (BSB) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 8,195 kilometers (5,092 miles / 4,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Brasilia, it's 17:59 in Empangeni. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,246 feet between the two airports. Empangeni Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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