The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 16,034 kilometers (9,963 miles / 8,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 13:28 in Brasilia, it's 00:28 in Zhangye. 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 1,783 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou 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 Zhangye (YZY) 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.