BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
11,395 km
7,080 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
11,395 km
7,080 mi / 6,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BSB XIJ
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code BSB XIJ
ICAO Code SBBR OKAJ
City Brasilia Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Brazil Kuwait
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,497 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 28.930000, 47.790000

Brasilia (BSB) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 11,395 kilometers (7,080 miles / 6,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Kuwait. 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 08:05 in Brasilia, it's 14:05 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. With a 6-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 3,088 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 259° (west 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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