The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,771 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Arorae Island, it's 23:26 in Salvador. With a 15-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 Salvador (SSA) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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