BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
12,866 km
7,994 miles
PML
Cold Bay
United States
Distance
12,866 km
7,994 mi / 6,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

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BSB PML
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Port Moller Airport
IATA Code BSB PML
ICAO Code SBBR PAAL
City Brasilia Cold Bay
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,497 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 56.010000, -160.560000

Brasilia (BSB) to Cold Bay (PML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Port Moller Airport (PML) in Cold Bay, United States is 12,866 kilometers (7,994 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 21:15 in Brasilia, it's 15:15 in Cold Bay. 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 3,477 feet between the two airports. Port Moller Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Cold Bay (PML) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Port Moller Airport (PML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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