The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 07:05 in Brasilia, it's 00:05 in Katiu. With a 7-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 3,490 feet between the two airports. Katiu Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Katiu (KXU) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Katiu Airport (KXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.