The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 15,683 kilometers (9,745 miles / 8,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 14:17 in Salvador, it's 01:17 in Tianshui. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,526 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.