LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
15,650 km
9,724 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,650 km
9,724 mi / 8,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

LXG SSA
Airport Name Luang Namtha Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LXG SSA
ICAO Code VLLN SBSV
City Luang Namtha Salvador
Country Laos Brazil
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Bahia
Elevation 1,968 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 20.970000, 101.400000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Luang Namtha (LXG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,650 kilometers (9,724 miles / 8,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Laos 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 01:29 in Luang Namtha, it's 15:29 in Salvador. With a 10-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 1,904 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Luang Namtha Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Luang Namtha (LXG) follows a heading of 73° (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 Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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