BSB to JPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) is 1,713 km (1,064 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JPA to BSB).
How far is it from Brasília to João Pessoa?
The great-circle distance between Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) is 1,713 km (1,064 mi, 925 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BSB to JPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JPA is roughly northeast of BSB.
How is the BSB to JPA route written in code?
The pair is written BSB-JPA in IATA codes and SBBR-SBJP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is BSB (SBBR), Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is JPA (SBJP).
| BSB | JPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBBR | SBJP |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 217 ft |
| Rank by connections | #168 | #853 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JPA sits 3,280 ft (1,000 m) lower than BSB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BSB to JPA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| O6 | Oceanair | ONE | Oceanair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Brasília from João Pessoa?
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) are 1,713 km (1,064 mi, 925 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BSB to JPA?
A typical nonstop flight between BSB and JPA takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JPA from BSB?
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) lies roughly northeast of Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
Which airlines fly BSB to JPA?
3 airlines appear on the BSB-JPA route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Oceanair.
Related routes
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