HDG
Handan
China
16,237 km
10,089 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
16,237 km
10,089 mi / 8,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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HDG SSA
Airport Name Handan Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code HDG SSA
ICAO Code ZBHD SBSV
City Handan Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 229 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 36.530000, 114.430000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Handan (HDG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 16,237 kilometers (10,089 miles / 8,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 03:50 in Handan, it's 16:50 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 Handan (HDG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Handan Airport (HDG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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