BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
15,048 km
9,350 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
15,048 km
9,350 mi / 8,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

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BSB SXJ
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code BSB SXJ
ICAO Code SBBR ZWSS
City Brasilia Shanshan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,497 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 42.910000, 90.250000

Brasilia (BSB) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 15,048 kilometers (9,350 miles / 8,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 China. 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 06:25 in Brasilia, it's 17:25 in Shanshan. 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 3,497 feet between the two airports. Shanshan Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Shanshan (SXJ) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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