ERL
Erenhot
China
15,599 km
9,693 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,599 km
9,693 mi / 8,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERL SSA
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ERL SSA
ICAO Code ZBER SBSV
City Erenhot Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 3,301 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Erenhot (ERL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,599 kilometers (9,693 miles / 8,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 11:50 in Erenhot, it's 00:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,237 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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