BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
18,764 km
11,659 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
18,764 km
11,659 mi / 10,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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BSB SJI
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code BSB SJI
ICAO Code SBBR RPUH
City Brasilia San Jose
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,497 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 12.360000, 121.050000

Brasilia (BSB) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 18,764 kilometers (11,659 miles / 10,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Philippines. 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 16:23 in Brasilia, it's 03:23 in San Jose. 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 3,483 feet between the two airports. San Jose Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJI) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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