AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
17,686 km
10,989 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,686 km
10,989 mi / 9,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
177°
south

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AWB SSA
Airport Name Awaba Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AWB SSA
ICAO Code AYAW SBSV
City Awaba Salvador
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bahia
Elevation 32 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Awaba (AWB) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,686 kilometers (10,989 miles / 9,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 05:52 in Awaba, it's 16:52 in Salvador. With a 13-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 Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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