SSA
Salvador
Brazil
15,597 km
9,691 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
15,597 km
9,691 mi / 8,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA XIC
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code SSA XIC
ICAO Code SBSV ZUXC
City Salvador Xichang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 64 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 27.990000, 102.180000

Salvador (SSA) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 15,597 kilometers (9,691 miles / 8,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 13:24 in Salvador, it's 00:24 in Xichang. 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 5,048 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 284° (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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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