Airport Comparison
| BSB | KBM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Kabwum |
| IATA Code | BSB | KBM |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | AYKB |
| City | Brasilia | N/A |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 4,450 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | -6.160000, 147.190000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 17,054 kilometers (10,597 miles / 9,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
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 Papua New Guinea. 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 07:18 in Brasilia, it's 20:18 in Kabwum. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 146° (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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.