BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
12,891 km
8,010 miles
HED
Herendeen Bay
United States
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB HED
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Herendeen Bay Airport
IATA Code BSB HED
ICAO Code SBBR AK33
City Brasilia Herendeen Bay
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,497 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 55.800000, -160.900000

Brasilia (BSB) to Herendeen Bay (HED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) in Herendeen Bay, United States is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 12:46 in Brasilia, it's 06:46 in Herendeen Bay. With a 6-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 3,477 feet between the two airports. Herendeen Bay Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Herendeen Bay (HED) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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