Airport Comparison
| BSB | BWU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Sydney Bankstown Airport |
| IATA Code | BSB | BWU |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | YSBK |
| City | Brasilia | Sydney |
| Country | Brazil | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 29 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | -33.920000, 150.990000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Sydney (BWU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia is 14,127 kilometers (8,778 miles / 7,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.
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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Brasilia, it's 10:44 in Sydney. With a 14-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 3,468 feet between the two airports. Sydney Bankstown Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.
The return flight from Sydney (BWU) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.