BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
12,070 km
7,500 miles
FAI
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
12,070 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB FAI
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Fairbanks International Airport
IATA Code BSB FAI
ICAO Code SBBR PAFA
City Brasilia Fairbanks
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,497 ft 439 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 64.820000, -147.860000

Brasilia (BSB) to Fairbanks (FAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States is 12,070 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Brasilia, it's 23:09 in Fairbanks. 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 3,058 feet between the two airports. Fairbanks International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Fairbanks (FAI) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 88° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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