SSA
Salvador
Brazil
16,402 km
10,192 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
16,402 km
10,192 mi / 8,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

SSA WKJ
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code SSA WKJ
ICAO Code SBSV RJCW
City Salvador Wakkanai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 64 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 45.400000, 141.800000

Salvador (SSA) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 16,402 kilometers (10,192 miles / 8,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 07:42 in Salvador, it's 19:42 in Wakkanai. 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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 0° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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