BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
8,155 km
5,067 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
8,155 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

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BSB KIW
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code BSB KIW
ICAO Code SBBR FLSO
City Brasilia Kitwe
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 3,497 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Brasilia (BSB) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 8,155 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Brasilia, it's 05:52 in Kitwe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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