BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
16,076 km
9,989 miles
BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
Distance
16,076 km
9,989 mi / 8,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
235°
southwest

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BKS BSB
Airport Name Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport
IATA Code BKS BSB
ICAO Code WIPL SBBR
City Bengkulu-Sumatra Island Brasilia
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 50 ft 3,497 ft
Coordinates -3.860000, 102.340000 -15.870000, -47.920000

Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 16,076 kilometers (9,989 miles / 8,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Indonesia 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 07:44 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 21:44 in Brasilia. With a 10-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 3,447 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport sits higher than Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport.

The return flight from Brasilia (BSB) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) 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 Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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