JIC
Jinchang
China
15,211 km
9,452 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,211 km
9,452 mi / 8,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

JIC SSA
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JIC SSA
ICAO Code ZLJC SBSV
City Jinchang Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 4,740 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Jinchang (JIC) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,211 kilometers (9,452 miles / 8,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 12:39 in Jinchang, it's 01:39 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 4,676 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Jinchuan Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 46° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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