BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
17,098 km
10,624 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,098 km
10,624 mi / 9,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dili
Heading
216°
southwest

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BCH SSA
Airport Name Cakung Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BCH SSA
ICAO Code WPEC SBSV
City Baucau Salvador
Country Timor-Leste Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dili America/Bahia
Elevation 1,771 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 126.400000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Baucau (BCH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,098 kilometers (10,624 miles / 9,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Timor-Leste 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 05:16 in Baucau, it's 17:16 in Salvador. With a 12-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 1,707 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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