BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
12,858 km
7,989 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
12,858 km
7,989 mi / 6,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB PQS
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code BSB PQS
ICAO Code SBBR K0AK
City Brasilia Pilot Station
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 3,497 ft 473 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 61.960000, -162.940000

Brasilia (BSB) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 12,858 kilometers (7,989 miles / 6,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 18:11 in Brasilia, it's 12:11 in Pilot Station. With a 6-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 3,024 feet between the two airports. Pilot Station Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Pilot Station (PQS) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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