The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) in Xianyang, China is 15,926 kilometers (9,896 miles / 8,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 22:47 in Salvador, it's 09:47 in Xianyang. 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 1,508 feet between the two airports. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Xianyang (XIY) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 298° (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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.