BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
9,281 km
5,767 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,281 km
5,767 mi / 5,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB LAX
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BSB LAX
ICAO Code SBBR KLAX
City Brasilia Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,497 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 33.940000, -118.410000

Brasilia (BSB) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,281 kilometers (5,767 miles / 5,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 04:04 in Brasilia, it's 23:04 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,369 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 114° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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