SHL
Shillong
India
14,642 km
9,098 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
14,642 km
9,098 mi / 7,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

SHL SSA
Airport Name Shillong Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SHL SSA
ICAO Code VEBI SBSV
City Shillong Salvador
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bahia
Elevation 2,910 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 25.700000, 91.980000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Shillong (SHL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 14,642 kilometers (9,098 miles / 7,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 India 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 00:33 in Shillong, it's 16:03 in Salvador. With a 8.5-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 2,846 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Shillong Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Shillong (SHL) follows a heading of 67° (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 Shillong Airport (SHL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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