BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
12,686 km
7,882 miles
JRF
Kapolei
United States
Distance
12,686 km
7,882 mi / 6,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
287°
west northwest

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BSB JRF
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport
IATA Code BSB JRF
ICAO Code SBBR PHJR
City Brasilia Kapolei
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 3,497 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 21.310000, -158.070000

Brasilia (BSB) to Kapolei (JRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States is 12,686 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 09:50 in Brasilia, it's 02:50 in Kapolei. With a 7-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 3,467 feet between the two airports. Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Kapolei (JRF) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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