SSA
Salvador
Brazil
15,583 km
9,683 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
15,583 km
9,683 mi / 8,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA SYM
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code SSA SYM
ICAO Code SBSV ZPSM
City Salvador Simao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 64 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 22.790000, 100.960000

Salvador (SSA) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 15,583 kilometers (9,683 miles / 8,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in Salvador, it's 01:18 in Simao. With a 11-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 Simao (SYM) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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