BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
17,608 km
10,941 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,608 km
10,941 mi / 9,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BSB TAJ
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code BSB TAJ
ICAO Code SBBR AYTJ
City Brasilia Aitape
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,497 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Brasilia (BSB) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 17,608 kilometers (10,941 miles / 9,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:22 in Brasilia, it's 07:22 in Aitape. With a 13-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 3,464 feet between the two airports. Tadji Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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