BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
7,111 km
4,418 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
7,111 km
4,418 mi / 3,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB GLS
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code BSB GLS
ICAO Code SBBR KGLS
City Brasilia Galveston
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 3,497 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 29.270000, -94.860000

Brasilia (BSB) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 7,111 kilometers (4,418 miles / 3,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:38 in Brasilia, it's 23:38 in Galveston. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,491 feet between the two airports. Scholes International At Galveston Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 129° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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