The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 18,271 kilometers (11,353 miles / 9,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 China. 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 04:08 in Brasilia, it's 15:08 in Xiamen. 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 3,438 feet between the two airports. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.