AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
10,090 km
6,270 miles
BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
Distance
10,090 km
6,270 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
254°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AXU BSB
Airport Name Axum Airport Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport
IATA Code AXU BSB
ICAO Code HAAX SBBR
City N/A Brasilia
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,959 ft 3,497 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 -15.870000, -47.920000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 10,090 kilometers (6,270 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Axum Airport, it's 19:25 in Brasilia. 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 3,462 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Brasilia (BSB) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Axum Airport (AXU) and Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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