CIH
Changzhi
China
16,162 km
10,042 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
16,162 km
10,042 mi / 8,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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CIH SSA
Airport Name Changzhi Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CIH SSA
ICAO Code ZBCZ SBSV
City Changzhi Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 0 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Changzhi (CIH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 16,162 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 China 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 04:47 in Changzhi, it's 17:47 in Salvador. With a 11-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 Changzhi (CIH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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