The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,680 kilometers (10,986 miles / 9,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 05:03 in Balimo, it's 16:03 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 Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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