Airport Comparison
| BSB | FAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Faaite Airport |
| IATA Code | BSB | FAC |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | NTKF |
| City | Brasilia | N/A |
| Country | Brazil | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | -16.690000, -145.330000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 10,264 kilometers (6,378 miles / 5,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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 French Polynesia. 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 12:17 in Brasilia, it's 05:17 in Faaite Airport. With a 7-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 3,490 feet between the two airports. Faaite Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.
The return flight from Faaite Airport (FAC) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.