The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 17,044 kilometers (10,591 miles / 9,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 09:51 in Brasilia, it's 22:51 in Nadzab. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,258 feet between the two airports. Lae Nadzab Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.