AAT
Altay
China
13,751 km
8,545 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,751 km
8,545 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

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AAT SSA
Airport Name Altay Air Base Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AAT SSA
ICAO Code ZWAT SBSV
City Altay Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 2,460 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Altay (AAT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,751 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 China with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Altay, it's 05:57 in Salvador. 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 2,396 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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