DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
17,814 km
11,069 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,814 km
11,069 mi / 9,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DER SSA
Airport Name Derim Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code DER SSA
ICAO Code AYDE SBSV
City Derim Salvador
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bahia
Elevation 4,850 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Derim (DER) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,814 kilometers (11,069 miles / 9,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 11:16 in Derim, it's 22:16 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 4,786 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 196° (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 Derim Airport (DER) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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