BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
15,156 km
9,418 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
15,156 km
9,418 mi / 8,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
253°
west southwest

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BSB KUC
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code BSB KUC
ICAO Code SBBR NGKT
City Brasilia Kuria
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 3,497 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 0.220000, 173.440000

Brasilia (BSB) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 15,156 kilometers (9,418 miles / 8,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Kiribati. 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 14:29 in Brasilia, it's 05:29 in Kuria. With a 15-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 3,497 feet between the two airports. Kuria Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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