The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 18,009 kilometers (11,190 miles / 9,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Salvador, it's 22:54 in Telefomin. With a 13-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 4,886 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.