Airport Comparison
| BGQ | BSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Big Lake Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport |
| IATA Code | BGQ | BSB |
| ICAO Code | PAGQ | SBBR |
| City | Big Lake | Brasilia |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 162 ft | 3,497 ft |
| Coordinates | 61.530000, -149.810000 | -15.870000, -47.920000 |
Big Lake (BGQ) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 12,183 kilometers (7,570 miles / 6,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.
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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Big Lake, it's 03:45 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 3,335 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport sits higher than Big Lake Airport.
The return flight from Brasilia (BSB) to Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) and Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.