BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
18,538 km
11,519 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
18,538 km
11,519 mi / 10,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
131°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BSB ZAM
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code BSB ZAM
ICAO Code SBBR RPMZ
City Brasilia Zamboanga City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,497 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 6.920000, 122.060000

Brasilia (BSB) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 18,538 kilometers (11,519 miles / 10,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Philippines. 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 10:44 in Brasilia, it's 21:44 in Zamboanga City. 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 3,464 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 227° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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