BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
16,067 km
9,983 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
16,067 km
9,983 mi / 8,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
263°
west

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BSB KWA
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code BSB KWA
ICAO Code SBBR PKWA
City Brasilia Kwajalein
Country Brazil Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 3,497 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 8.720000, 167.730000

Brasilia (BSB) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 16,067 kilometers (9,983 miles / 8,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Marshall Islands. 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 21:33 in Brasilia, it's 12:33 in Kwajalein. With a 15-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 3,481 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 105° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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