AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
14,768 km
9,176 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
14,768 km
9,176 mi / 7,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
271°
west

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AKY SSA
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AKY SSA
ICAO Code VYSW SBSV
City Sittwe Salvador
Country Myanmar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Bahia
Elevation 27 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sittwe (AKY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 14,768 kilometers (9,176 miles / 7,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Myanmar 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 05:26 in Sittwe, it's 19:56 in Salvador. With a 9.5-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 Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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