BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
11,040 km
6,860 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
11,040 km
6,860 mi / 5,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB YQH
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code BSB YQH
ICAO Code SBBR CYQH
City Brasilia Watson Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,497 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 60.120000, -128.820000

Brasilia (BSB) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 11,040 kilometers (6,860 miles / 5,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Canada. 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 03:02 in Brasilia, it's 22:02 in Watson Lake. 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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 106° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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