SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,129 km
10,644 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
17,129 km
10,644 mi / 9,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
north

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SSA SYO
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code SSA SYO
ICAO Code SBSV RJSY
City Salvador Shonai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 64 ft 86 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 38.810000, 139.790000

Salvador (SSA) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 17,129 kilometers (10,644 miles / 9,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Japan. 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 12:23 in Salvador, it's 00:23 in Shonai. 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 Shonai (SYO) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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