HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
13,370 km
8,308 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,370 km
8,308 mi / 7,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

HIM SSA
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code HIM SSA
ICAO Code VCCH SBSV
City Hingurakgoda Salvador
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bahia
Elevation 170 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,370 kilometers (8,308 miles / 7,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 06:08 in Hingurakgoda, it's 21:38 in Salvador. With a 8.5-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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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