BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
6,404 km
3,979 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
6,404 km
3,979 mi / 3,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BSB SJZ
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code BSB SJZ
ICAO Code SBBR LPSJ
City Brasilia Velas
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 3,497 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 38.670000, -28.180000

Brasilia (BSB) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 6,404 kilometers (3,979 miles / 3,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Portugal. 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 01:02 in Brasilia, it's 03:02 in Velas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,186 feet between the two airports. Sao Jorge Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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