AKU
Aksu
China
13,330 km
8,283 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,330 km
8,283 mi / 7,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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AKU SSA
Airport Name Aksu Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AKU SSA
ICAO Code ZWAK SBSV
City Aksu Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 0 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Aksu (AKU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,330 kilometers (8,283 miles / 7,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 China with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:29 in Aksu, it's 03:29 in Salvador. 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aksu Airport (AKU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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