Airport Comparison
| BSB | HKN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Kimbe Airport |
| IATA Code | BSB | HKN |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | AYHK |
| City | Brasilia | Hoskins |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 66 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | -5.460000, 150.410000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 16,901 kilometers (10,502 miles / 9,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Brasilia, it's 02:19 in Hoskins. With a 13-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 3,431 feet between the two airports. Kimbe Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.
The return flight from Hoskins (HKN) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.