BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
10,255 km
6,372 miles
CWS
Center Island
United States
Distance
10,255 km
6,372 mi / 5,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BSB CWS
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Center Island Airport
IATA Code BSB CWS
ICAO Code SBBR 78WA
City Brasilia Center Island
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,497 ft 115 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 48.490000, -122.830000

Brasilia (BSB) to Center Island (CWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States is 10,255 kilometers (6,372 miles / 5,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Brasilia, it's 05:34 in Center Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,382 feet between the two airports. Center Island Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Center Island (CWS) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Center Island Airport (CWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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