CEI
Chiang Rai
Thailand
15,500 km
9,632 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,500 km
9,632 mi / 8,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
273°
west

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CEI SSA
Airport Name Chiang Rai International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CEI SSA
ICAO Code VTCT SBSV
City Chiang Rai Salvador
Country Thailand Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bahia
Elevation 1,280 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 19.950000, 99.880000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Chiang Rai (CEI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Chiang Rai, Thailand to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,500 kilometers (9,632 miles / 8,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Thailand 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 11:18 in Chiang Rai, it's 01:18 in Salvador. With a 10-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 1,216 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Chiang Rai International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Chiang Rai (CEI) 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 Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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