BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
10,088 km
6,268 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,088 km
6,268 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BSB ISL
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code BSB ISL
ICAO Code SBBR LTBA
City Brasilia Istanbul
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,497 ft 163 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 40.980000, 28.810000

Brasilia (BSB) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,088 kilometers (6,268 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Brasilia, it's 21:37 in Istanbul. 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 3,334 feet between the two airports. Ataturk International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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