GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
15,000 km
9,320 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,000 km
9,320 mi / 8,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GNS SSA
Airport Name Binaka Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GNS SSA
ICAO Code WIMB SBSV
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Salvador
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Bahia
Elevation 20 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles / 8,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 17:58 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 07:58 in Salvador. With a 10-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 Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 101° (east 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 Binaka Airport (GNS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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