LNJ
Lincang
China
15,475 km
9,616 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,475 km
9,616 mi / 8,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

LNJ SSA
Airport Name Lincang Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LNJ SSA
ICAO Code ZPLC SBSV
City Lincang Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 6,127 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 23.740000, 100.030000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lincang (LNJ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,475 kilometers (9,616 miles / 8,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 20:44 in Lincang, it's 09:44 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 6,063 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Lincang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Lincang (LNJ) follows a heading of 69° (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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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