CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
12,427 km
7,722 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,427 km
7,722 mi / 6,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CIT SSA
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CIT SSA
ICAO Code UAII SBSV
City Shymkent Salvador
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Bahia
Elevation 1,387 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Shymkent (CIT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,427 kilometers (7,722 miles / 6,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 23:39 in Shymkent, it's 15:39 in Salvador. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,323 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 49° (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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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