BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
17,719 km
11,010 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,719 km
11,010 mi / 9,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
143°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BSB PLW
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code BSB PLW
ICAO Code SBBR WAML
City Brasilia Palu-Celebes Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 3,497 ft 284 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Brasilia (BSB) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 17,719 kilometers (11,010 miles / 9,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:41 in Brasilia, it's 13:41 in Palu-Celebes Island. With a 11-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 3,213 feet between the two airports. Mutiara Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 215° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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