KPM
Kompiam Airport
Papua New Guinea
17,966 km
11,164 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,966 km
11,164 mi / 9,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
173°
south

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KPM SSA
Airport Name Kompiam Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KPM SSA
ICAO Code AYAQ SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bahia
Elevation 5,100 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -5.380000, 143.920000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,966 kilometers (11,164 miles / 9,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 03:20 in Kompiam Airport, it's 14:20 in Salvador. With a 13-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 5,036 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Kompiam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kompiam Airport (KPM) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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