AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
17,824 km
11,076 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,824 km
11,076 mi / 9,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
168°
south southeast

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AYU SSA
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AYU SSA
ICAO Code AYAY SBSV
City Aiyura Valley Salvador
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bahia
Elevation 5,355 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,824 kilometers (11,076 miles / 9,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 09:24 in Aiyura Valley, it's 20:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 193° (south 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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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