BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
17,715 km
11,007 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,715 km
11,007 mi / 9,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
207°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

BSB VAI
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code BSB VAI
ICAO Code SBBR AYVN
City Brasilia N/A
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,497 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Brasilia (BSB) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 17,715 kilometers (11,007 miles / 9,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 03:15 in Brasilia, it's 16:15 in Vanimo Airport. With a 13-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 3,487 feet between the two airports. Vanimo Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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