Airport Comparison
| BUW | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Betoambari Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUW | SSA |
| ICAO Code | WAWB | SBSV |
| City | Bau Bau-Butung Island | Salvador |
| Country | Indonesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 164 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.490000, 122.570000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,075 kilometers (10,610 miles / 9,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.
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 Indonesia 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 21:32 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 10:32 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 Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 133° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.