BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
12,744 km
7,919 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
12,744 km
7,919 mi / 6,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB KVL
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code BSB KVL
ICAO Code SBBR PAVL
City Brasilia Kivalina
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,497 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 67.740000, -164.560000

Brasilia (BSB) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 12,744 kilometers (7,919 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 20:56 in Brasilia, it's 14:56 in Kivalina. 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 3,479 feet between the two airports. Kivalina Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Kivalina (KVL) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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