BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
9,723 km
6,041 miles
MHR
Sacramento
United States
Distance
9,723 km
6,041 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

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BSB MHR
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Sacramento Mather Airport
IATA Code BSB MHR
ICAO Code SBBR KMHR
City Brasilia Sacramento
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,497 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 38.560000, -121.300000

Brasilia (BSB) to Sacramento (MHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) in Sacramento, United States is 9,723 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 23:51 in Brasilia, it's 18:51 in Sacramento. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,399 feet between the two airports. Sacramento Mather Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Sacramento (MHR) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 113° (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 Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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