BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
9,163 km
5,694 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
9,163 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BSB LEY
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code BSB LEY
ICAO Code SBBR EHLE
City Brasilia Lelystad
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 3,497 ft -13 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 52.460000, 5.530000

Brasilia (BSB) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 9,163 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:47 in Brasilia, it's 03:47 in Lelystad. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,510 feet between the two airports. Lelystad Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Lelystad (LEY) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 231° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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