The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 15,560 kilometers (9,668 miles / 8,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 China. 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 13:08 in Brasilia, it's 00:08 in Lhasa. With a 11-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 9,639 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.