MSJ
Misawa
Japan
16,925 km
10,517 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
16,925 km
10,517 mi / 9,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
359°
north

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MSJ SSA
Airport Name Misawa Air Base Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MSJ SSA
ICAO Code RJSM SBSV
City Misawa Salvador
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Bahia
Elevation 119 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Misawa (MSJ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 16,925 kilometers (10,517 miles / 9,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Japan 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 19:18 in Misawa, it's 07:18 in Salvador. With a 12-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 Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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