The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 17,948 kilometers (11,152 miles / 9,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:21 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 20:21 in Brasilia. 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 3,487 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport sits higher than Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

The return flight from Brasilia (BSB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 121° (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 Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.