PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
18,090 km
11,240 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
18,090 km
11,240 mi / 9,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Pohnpei
Heading
111°
east southeast

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PNI SSA
Airport Name Pohnpei International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PNI SSA
ICAO Code PTPN SBSV
City Pohnpei Island Salvador
Country Micronesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Pohnpei America/Bahia
Elevation 9 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 6.990000, 158.210000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 18,090 kilometers (11,240 miles / 9,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Micronesia 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 03:52 in Pohnpei Island, it's 13:52 in Salvador. With a 14-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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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