SSA
Salvador
Brazil
15,503 km
9,633 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
15,503 km
9,633 mi / 8,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Bahia
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA THL
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code SSA THL
ICAO Code SBSV VYTL
City Salvador Tachileik
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Yangon
Elevation 64 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 20.480000, 99.940000

Salvador (SSA) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 15,503 kilometers (9,633 miles / 8,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Myanmar. 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 09:56 in Salvador, it's 19:26 in Tachileik. With a 9.5-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 1,216 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 274° (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 Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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