BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
9,633 km
5,986 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
9,633 km
5,986 mi / 5,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB TVL
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code BSB TVL
ICAO Code SBBR KTVL
City Brasilia South Lake Tahoe
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,497 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 38.890000, -120.000000

Brasilia (BSB) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 9,633 kilometers (5,986 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 06:28 in Brasilia, it's 01:28 in South Lake Tahoe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,771 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 114° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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