BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
14,008 km
8,704 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
14,008 km
8,704 mi / 7,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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BSB IKU
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code BSB IKU
ICAO Code SBBR UCFL
City Brasilia Tamchy
Country Brazil Kyrgyzstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 3,497 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 42.590000, 76.710000

Brasilia (BSB) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 14,008 kilometers (8,704 miles / 7,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Brasilia, it's 10:37 in Tamchy. With a 9-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 1,929 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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