BSB to MCZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) to Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) is 1,493 km (928 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MCZ to BSB).
How far is it from Brasília to Maceió?
The great-circle distance between Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) is 1,493 km (928 mi, 806 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 MCZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCZ is roughly northeast of BSB.
How is the BSB to MCZ route written in code?
The pair is written BSB-MCZ in IATA codes and SBBR-SBMO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is BSB (SBBR), Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is MCZ (SBMO).
| BSB | MCZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBBR | SBMO |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 387 ft |
| Rank by connections | #168 | #782 |
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.
MCZ sits 3,110 ft (948 m) lower than BSB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BSB to MCZ
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 Maceió?
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) are 1,493 km (928 mi, 806 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BSB to MCZ?
A typical nonstop flight between BSB and MCZ takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCZ from BSB?
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) lies roughly northeast of Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
Which airlines fly BSB to MCZ?
3 airlines appear on the BSB-MCZ route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Oceanair.
Related routes
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