BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
10,187 km
6,330 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
10,187 km
6,330 mi / 5,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB TIW
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code BSB TIW
ICAO Code SBBR KTIW
City Brasilia Tacoma
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,497 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 47.270000, -122.580000

Brasilia (BSB) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 10,187 kilometers (6,330 miles / 5,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 17:25 in Brasilia, it's 12:25 in Tacoma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,202 feet between the two airports. Tacoma Narrows Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Tacoma (TIW) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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