SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,514 km
10,883 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
17,514 km
10,883 mi / 9,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA UKB
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code SSA UKB
ICAO Code SBSV RJBE
City Salvador Kobe
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 64 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 34.630000, 135.220000

Salvador (SSA) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 17,514 kilometers (10,883 miles / 9,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 11:22 in Salvador, it's 23:22 in Kobe. 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 Kobe (UKB) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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