BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
17,005 km
10,566 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
17,005 km
10,566 mi / 9,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BSB PNI
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code BSB PNI
ICAO Code SBBR PTPN
City Brasilia Pohnpei Island
Country Brazil Micronesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 3,497 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 6.990000, 158.210000

Brasilia (BSB) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 17,005 kilometers (10,566 miles / 9,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Micronesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Brasilia, it's 02:12 in Pohnpei Island. With a 14-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 3,488 feet between the two airports. Pohnpei International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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