Airport Comparison
| CHY | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Choiseul Bay Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | CHY | SSA |
| ICAO Code | AGGC | SBSV |
| City | N/A | Salvador |
| Country | Solomon Islands | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.710000, 156.400000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,294 kilometers (10,746 miles / 9,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.
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 Solomon Islands with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 09:27 in Salvador. With a 14-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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 218° (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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.