BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
9,417 km
5,851 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
9,417 km
5,851 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

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BSB MIT
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code BSB MIT
ICAO Code SBBR KMIT
City Brasilia Shafter
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,497 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 35.510000, -119.190000

Brasilia (BSB) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 9,417 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 13:11 in Brasilia, it's 08:11 in Shafter. 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 3,072 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) 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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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