Airport Comparison
| FAQ | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Frieda River Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | FAQ | SSA |
| ICAO Code | AYFR | SBSV |
| City | Frieda River | Salvador |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 217 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -4.610000, 141.960000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Frieda River (FAQ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 18,067 kilometers (11,226 miles / 9,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 179°.
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 19:19 in Frieda River, it's 06:19 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.
The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Frieda River Airport (FAQ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.