BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
11,069 km
6,878 miles
KTN
Ketchikan
United States
Distance
11,069 km
6,878 mi / 5,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB KTN
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Ketchikan International Airport
IATA Code BSB KTN
ICAO Code SBBR PAKT
City Brasilia Ketchikan
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,497 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 55.350000, -131.710000

Brasilia (BSB) to Ketchikan (KTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) in Ketchikan, United States is 11,069 kilometers (6,878 miles / 5,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 21:14 in Brasilia, it's 15:14 in Ketchikan. 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 3,405 feet between the two airports. Ketchikan International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Ketchikan (KTN) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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