SHM
Shirahama
Japan
17,621 km
10,949 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,621 km
10,949 mi / 9,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
343°
north northwest

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SHM SSA
Airport Name Nanki Shirahama Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SHM SSA
ICAO Code RJBD SBSV
City Shirahama Salvador
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Bahia
Elevation 298 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, 135.360000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Shirahama (SHM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,621 kilometers (10,949 miles / 9,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 02:24 in Shirahama, it's 14:24 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 Shirahama (SHM) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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