BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
9,905 km
6,155 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
9,905 km
6,155 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSB TES
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code BSB TES
ICAO Code SBBR HHTS
City Brasilia Tessenei
Country Brazil Eritrea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 3,497 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 15.120000, 36.680000

Brasilia (BSB) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 9,905 kilometers (6,155 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Brasilia, it's 18:20 in Tessenei. 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 1,479 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 253° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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