BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
14,813 km
9,205 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
14,813 km
9,205 mi / 7,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BSB SON
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code BSB SON
ICAO Code SBBR NVSS
City Brasilia Luganville
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 3,497 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Brasilia (BSB) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 14,813 kilometers (9,205 miles / 7,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:19 in Brasilia, it's 20:19 in Luganville. With a 14-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 3,313 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Luganville (SON) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 131° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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