LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
17,778 km
11,047 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,778 km
11,047 mi / 9,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
166°
south southeast

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LAE SSA
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LAE SSA
ICAO Code AYNZ SBSV
City Nadzab Salvador
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bahia
Elevation 239 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Nadzab (LAE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,778 kilometers (11,047 miles / 9,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 18:43 in Nadzab, it's 05:43 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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