CTU
Chengdu
China
15,681 km
9,743 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,681 km
9,743 mi / 8,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SSA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CTU SSA
ICAO Code ZUUU SBSV
City Chengdu Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 1,625 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Chengdu (CTU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,681 kilometers (9,743 miles / 8,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 16:28 in Chengdu, it's 05:28 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,561 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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