KWE
Guiyang
China
16,079 km
9,991 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
16,079 km
9,991 mi / 8,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWE SSA
Airport Name Longdongbao Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KWE SSA
ICAO Code ZUGY SBSV
City Guiyang Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 3,736 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 26.540000, 106.800000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Guiyang (KWE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 16,079 kilometers (9,991 miles / 8,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 16:43 in Guiyang, it's 05:43 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 3,672 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Longdongbao Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Guiyang (KWE) follows a heading of 62° (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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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