BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
6,512 km
4,046 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
6,512 km
4,046 mi / 3,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSB QOW
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code BSB QOW
ICAO Code SBBR DNIM
City Brasilia Owerri
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,497 ft 373 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 5.430000, 7.210000

Brasilia (BSB) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 6,512 kilometers (4,046 miles / 3,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Brasilia, it's 02:25 in Owerri. 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 3,124 feet between the two airports. Sam Mbakwe International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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