DIN
Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
15,811 km
9,825 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,811 km
9,825 mi / 8,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

DIN SSA
Airport Name Dien Bien Phu Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code DIN SSA
ICAO Code VVDB SBSV
City Dien Bien Phu Salvador
Country Vietnam Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Bahia
Elevation 1,611 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 21.400000, 103.010000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,811 kilometers (9,825 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Vietnam 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 17:46 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 07:46 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 1,547 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Dien Bien Phu Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 72° (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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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