BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
9,300 km
5,779 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB VNY
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code BSB VNY
ICAO Code SBBR KVNY
City Brasilia Van Nuys
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,497 ft 802 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 34.210000, -118.490000

Brasilia (BSB) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 23:14 in Brasilia, it's 18:14 in Van Nuys. 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 2,695 feet between the two airports. Van Nuys Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Van Nuys (VNY) 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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